Noctuidae: Noctuinae

10096 Large Yellow Underwing Noctua pronuba, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2107 (ABH73.342)

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 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 21-26mm.
Foodplant(s): docks (Rumex spp.), crucifers (Cruciferae), Marigold (Calendula officinalis), Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), herbaceous plants, grasses
Flying: One generation, June-November
UK Presence: Resident and Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Everywhere.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Lunar Yellow Underwing Noctua orbona


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Grey, brown, green, black, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5