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Least Yellow Underwing
Noctua interjecta

Schawerda, 1919 2112 / 73.346

An uncommon resident.

Found in a range of largely open habitats including gardens.

Overwinters as a half-grown larva. The adults are attracted to light and to sugar.

Recorded in 103 (74%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-17mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
< Lesser Yellow Underwing | Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing >
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
21/09/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ93
16/09/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
15/09/20224VC36 - HerefordshireSO53
05/09/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
29/08/20225VC40 - ShropshireSO58

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