Langmaid's Yellow Underwing

Noctua janthina

Common
Langmaid's Yellow Underwing — photo 1 Langmaid's Yellow Underwing — photo 2

Description

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

Information

FamilyNoctuidae
Size3–5 cm
Hairinessglabre
Observation periodAugust to May
DistributionThroughout France and all of Europe.
ToxicityNo
RarityCommon

Host plants

  • Primrose
  • Clover
  • Plantain
  • Nettle
  • Willow

Notes

Nocturnal species, feeds on low-growing plants.

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