Large Yellow Underwing-Noctua pronuba.

Large Yellow Underwing - Noctua pronuba. The moth is from the family of Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae. The moth is a large-sized, macro species with a wingspan of 45 to 55 mm. The species displays a wide range of colour features and patterns, as the name implies, the moth is one of the larger macro species and tends to crash around showing off its bright yellow underwings as a warning to predators. The moth’s erratic performance gives it the suitable nickname of ‘Blunderwing’ as it blunders around, crashing into objects in its attempt to get closer to any light form! There is one protracted generation, flying from June to October or November. The moth habitats are wide and varied. It overwinters underground as a larva, eggs occur in large batches from July onwards, visible on grasses or other vegetation. The Larva appears from August to early spring, feeding at night and hiding beneath the ground in the day. It pupates underground in the spring. The moth is classified nationally as a Common and widespread species of the UK.

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