Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Noctuinae 2109     *     Lesser Yellow Underwing     *     Noctua comes Widespread, common Wingspan: 37-45mm. Colour and markings very variable but has dark crescent on hind wing and no dark mark near wing tip. Flight time: July-October Found in most habitats Larvae feed on a wide variety of herbaceous plants Similar: Large Yellow Underwing. Black mark near wing tip

Lesser Yellow Underwing, Noctua comes
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010 and 2011