Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Noctuinae 2107     *     Large Yellow Underwing     *     Noctua pronuba Widespread, common Wingspan: 45-55mm. Very variable but has distinctive black mark on edge of wing near wing tip. Flight time: June-October Found in most habitats, can be abundant in open, grassy areas Larvae mainly feed underground on various herbaceous plants and grasses Similar: Lesser Yellow Underwing. No black mark near wing tip

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010