Langmaid's Yellow Underwing

Noctua janthina
Noctuidae
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Description

Brownish-grey caterpillar. Clear dorsal line (unlike Noctua comes). Pale yellowish-white spiracles ringed with black.

Information
Size
3–5 cm
Observation period
August to May
Toxicity
No
Rarity
Common
Host plants
PrimroseCloverPlantainNettleWillow
Distribution

Throughout France and all of Europe.

Notes

Nocturnal species, feeds on low-growing plants.