Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing

Noctua fimbriata

Taken on 26th August 2008, Lincoln UK. Wingspan 45-55mm. The female is orangey-buff, male darker brown. Flies July to September.

by wallaby1 Oct 8, 2008 9:18 PM

A large moth, the underwing is orange with a broad, dark brown border which is not visible unless in flight.

by wallaby1 Oct 8, 2008 9:23 PM

Taken on 12th May 2008, found at the bottom of a compost bin while clearing it out. It was huge, fully grown are 47-53mm long, usual larval stage is September to April.

by wallaby1 Oct 8, 2008 9:28 PM

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Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Noctuidae

Genus

Noctua

Species

fimbriata

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