Large Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba
Common
Description
Grey to brownish-grey caterpillar, sometimes greenish. Dark dorsal line and small black lateral spots. Often found in soil or under debris.
Information
| Family | Noctuidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 3–5 cm |
| Hairiness | glabre |
| Observation period | August to May |
| Distribution | Throughout France and almost all of Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Plantain
- Dandelion
- Sorrel
- Lettuce
- Grasses
- Strawberry
- Cabbage
Notes
One of the most common moths in Europe. Nocturnal caterpillar hiding in soil by day.