Least yellow underwing
Noctua interjecta
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths: Noctuidae
Small night-flying noctuid moth with brown forewings with transverse dark lines and a black spot. Kidney marks not evident. Underwings orange-yellow. Food plant common mallow and grasses.
Found in greenhouse resting during the day 20th July, 2022: one individual; caught in light trap 2nd August, 2022, 1 individual; 20th August, 2022 (4) individuals. In greenhouse 8th August, 2024 (1).