2109 Lesser Yellow Underwing (Noctua comes) Hübner, 1813 - (Noctuidae / Noctuinae)

  

Notes: Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, downland, heathland, woodland and moorland, throughout the British Isles. Wingspan 38-48mm. Could be confused with the much rarer Lunar Yellow Underwing N. orbona, which see. Larva feeds on Stinging Nettle, Broad-leaved Dock and Foxglove.

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Records Received By Year

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Percentage of Total Records

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Phenology - Adult Records

Max records: 1049
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Phenology - Larval Records

Max records: 4
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Distribution Map

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Basingstoke, Hampshire VC12, 20/07/2008, MV Light Trap, Mike Wall (c) Mike Wall 2008 Winklebury, Basingstoke, North Hampshire VC12, 04/07/2003, Skinner 125W MV, Mike Wall (c) Mike Wall 2003 Winklebury, Basingstoke, Hampshire VC12, 20/06/2005, Robinson 125W MV, Mike Wall (c) Mike Wall 2005 The Mill Field, Old Basing, Hampshire, VC12, 09/07/2005, Skinner 15W Actinic, Aberrant small individual, James Andrews (c) Mike Wall 2005 The Mill Field, Old Basing, Hampshire, VC12, 09/07/2005, Skinner 15W Actinic, Set specimen as above, James Andrews (c) Mike Wall 2005 Winklebury, Basingstoke, Hampshire VC12, 23/03/2005, Field observation, Mike Wall (c) Mike Wall 2005
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