Least Yellow Underwing - Noctua interjecta

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Description

Wingspan 31-36 mm. A relatively small Noctua, with a rich reddish-brown upperwing.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Occurs in a wide range of habitats.

When to see it

The adults are on the wing in July and August.

Life History

The larvae feed on grasses and other herbaceous plants, and overwinter.

UK Status

It is widespread and fairly frequent, mainly in the southern half of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.

VC55 Status

Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)

Reference
73.346 BF2112
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    02 July 2010
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    20 July 2014
  • David Nicholls
    Ratby garden1
    05 August 2006
  • Rod Baker
    Wigston Magna
    20 July 2014
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    13 August 2012
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    08 August 2013
  • egaten
    Earl Shilton house
    08 August 2015

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Common names
Least Yellow Underwing
Species group:
Moths
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Noctuidae
Records on NatureSpot:
105
First record:
01/01/1998 (Adrian Russell)
Last record:
11/08/2023 (Gaten, Ted)

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  • David Nicholls
    Ratby garden1
    15 July 2007
  • Ron.stevens
    Broughton Astley
    13 August 2011
  • Pete Leonard
    Harby
    01 August 2013
  • MFBraker
    Bradgatedeerbarns
    07 August 2016
    Least rustic