| 73.342 ~ 2107 ~ Large Yellow Underwing ~ Noctua pronuba | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A very common & sometimes abundant species which is found throughout the county. This is by far the most numerously recorded macro moth in the county and the highest recorded catch for a single night was 1829 individuals! Wingspan : M & F, 50-60mm. Confusion species Lunar Yellow Underwing. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat All habitats. Foodplant A wide range of herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Overwinters underground as a larva. Eggs are laid in large batches from July onwards. Larva August-early spring. Pupates underground in the spring. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 27th Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by DB, 27th May 2011, Middletown |
 Photo by MDH, 26th Sep 2009, Llanfyllin |