Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing moth (Noctua janthe)

Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing moth (Noctua janthe)

Description

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Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing moth (Noctua janthe)
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The Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing (Noctua janthe) is a moth of the family Noctuoidea. Some authors consider Noctua janthe and Noctua janthina to be the same species. It is found in Europe and North Africa.

The wingspan is 30-40 mm. The length of the forewings is 16-20 mm. The moth flies in one generation from late June to September.

The larvae feed on various deciduous trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants.

Description taken from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noctua_janthe

Tags / Keywords:
  • Biota
  • Life
  • Vitae
  • Eukaryota
  • Animalia
  • Animals
  • Arthropoda
  • Arthropods
  • Insecta
  • Insects
  • Lepidoptera
  • Moths
  • Noctuidae
  • Owlet Moths
  • Cutworms
  • Noctua
  • Yellow underwings
  • Noctua janthe
  • Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing

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Market Harborough
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