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73.347 ~ 2110a ~ Langmaid's Yellow Underwing ~ Noctua janthina
UK Status

Suspected migrant. Unknown.

Montgomeryshire Status

This species is rarely recorded in the county. An overlooked species due to its simularity with the Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing. It is probably much more common than the records suggest.

Wingspan :  M & F, 34-40mm.

Confusion species

Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing (see blue circles in pictures below which highlight the key differences of this species).
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)


Habitat

Found in various habitats.

Foodplant

The foodplant is still to be discovered, but is probably similar to the Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing.

Lifestage data

The adult appears about two weeks earlier than the Lesser Broad- bordered Yellow Underwing, then probably follows a similar structure.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PRW, 17th July 2009, Commins Coch
Pic shows central yellow spot on
top side of hindwing (circled)
 
Photo by PRW, 17th July 2009, Commins Coch
Pic shows under side of forewing - dark edge has no finger like projections (circled)