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Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing
Noctua janthe
Borkhausen, 1792 2111 / 73.348

A very common resident found throughout the region.

A species of many varied habitats.

Overwinters as a half-grown larva. Adults come readily to light and to sugar.

Recorded in 118 (84%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 16-20mm
Flight: July - September
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
< Least Yellow Underwing | Stout Dart >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
24/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO52
16/09/2023 to 22/09/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK00
16/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
15/09/20232VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
13/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO74

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