Lesser Yellow Underwing - Noctua comes

Wingspan 37-45 mm. Like its larger cousin, the Large Yellow Underwing (N. pronuba), it shows a wide range of variation in colour and pattern of the forewings.

Inhabits a varied range of habitats.

The adults are on the wing between July and September, when they are often attracted to light.

Larva feeds on Common Nettle, Broad-leaved Dock and Foxglove.

This moth is found plentifully throughout Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.

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