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Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing
Noctua fimbriata
(Schreber, 1759) 2110 / 73.343

A common resident species.

Most frequent in broadleaved woodland and parkland but also visits gardens.

Overwinters as a small larva. Adults come readily to light.

Recorded in 113 (81%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 22-27mm
Flight: July - 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
02/10/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
25/09/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO49
25/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
25/09/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO96
25/09/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO98

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