Main: (Noctuidae / Noctuinae)
73.345 [B&F: 2109] Lesser Yellow Underwing (Noctua comes) Hübner, [1813]

Basingstoke, 15/08/2021, , Mike Wall (c) Mike Wall 2021

Basingstoke, 16/08/2021, , Mike Wall (c) Mike Wall 2021

Basingstoke, Hampshire VC12, 20/07/2008, MV Light Trap, Mike Wall (c) Mike Wall 2008

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, 20/06/2005, Robinson 125W MV, Mike Wall (c) Mike Wall 2005

Winklebury, Basingstoke, Hampshire VC12, 04/07/2003, Skinner 125W MV, Mike Wall (c) Mike Wall 2003

Roudsea Moss, Cumbria, 25/05/2011, Field observation, Found feeding on Calluna vulgaris after dark, Dave Green (c) Dave Green 2011

Winklebury, Basingstoke, Hampshire VC12, 23/03/2005, Field observation, Mike Wall (c) Mike Wall 2005

Common in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, downland, heathland, woodland and moorland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 38-48 mm. 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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