Large Yellow Underwing, Noctua pronuba Noctuidae       Noctuinae

ABH 73.342
B&F 2107   *   Noctua pronuba   *   Large Yellow Underwing


Common
Wingspan: 45-55mm. Very variable but has distinctive black mark on edge of wing near wing tip.

Flight time: June-October
Found in most habitats and can be abundant in open, grassy areas
Larvae mainly feed underground on various herbaceous plants and grasses

Similar: Lesser Yellow Underwing. No black mark near wing tip


Large Yellow Underwing, Noctua pronuba

Large Yellow Underwing, Noctua pronuba

Large Yellow Underwing, Noctua pronuba
Large Yellow Underwing, Noctua pronuba

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