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Lunar Yellow Underwing
Noctua orbona
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Lesser Yellow Underwing
Noctua comes

Hübner, 1813 2109 / 73.345

A common resident found throughout the region.

Found in a variety of habitats.

Overwinters as a small larva while adults come readily to light and to sugar.

Note lack of a well-defined mark on the forewing near the tip separate this from Lunar Yellow Underwing.

Recorded in 119 (85%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 16-21mm
Flight: June - September
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
22/11/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSO98
18/11/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
12/11/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
02/11/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP18
29/10/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSO98

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