Lesser broad-bordered yellow underwing
Noctua janthe
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths: Noctuidae
Night-flying noctuid moth with silvery metallic patches on dark red to black wings. Underwings orange-yellow. Food plants diverse.
Found in greenhouse resting during the day 27th July, 2022: one individual. Numerous individuals captured in light trap 2nd August, 2022. Found in greenhouse 12th July, 2023. In light trap 27th July, 2023: 3 individuals; 9th August, 2023 - 8 individuals; 26th August, 2023, 1 individual; 5th September, 2023, 1 individual. In moth trap 20th July (5), 29th July (2), 2024.