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Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing
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Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing
Noctua fimbriata
The Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing is a beautiful moth with yellow and brown wings. It loves to fly around gardens and fields, especially at night when it's cooler.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing has forewings that vary from brown, grey, or reddish-brown with intricate patterns, making it blend in with bark or leaves. Its striking feature is the hindwings, which are bright yellow with a wide, distinct black border, making it visually different from many other moths.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyNoctuidaeGenusNoctua
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It tastes sweet flower nectar using special sensors on its tiny feet!
It uses a long, straw-like tongue to sip sweet nectar from deep inside flowers!
Its caterpillars are often called cutworms because they snip young plant stems!
This moth can "shiver" its wings really fast to warm up for night flights!
Special abilities
Ability
Surprise Flash
Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing has bright yellow hindwings that helps them startle predators with a sudden flash of color.
Ability
Nature's Camouflage
Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing has drab, patterned forewings that help them blend perfectly with tree bark and foliage during the day.
Ability
Night Navigator
Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing can fly and find food in the dark because of its specialized large eyes and keen senses.
Ability
Scent Seeker
Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing has feathery antennae that helps them detect distant flower scents and potential mates.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 45-60 mm
- Size
- 20-25 mm
- Lifespan
- 14-28 days
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adults sip flower nectar; caterpillars munch on a variety of leafy plants.
Age differences: Caterpillars eat plant leaves and stems, while adult moths feed solely on liquid nectar.
Primary Foods
- Nectar
- Dock leaves
- Dandelion leaves
- Plantain leaves
- Grass
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Little Brown Bat
Myotis lucifugus
Moths are a common food source for nocturnal bats.
eaten by
European Robin
Erithacus rubecula
Birds prey on moths during their adult and larval stages.
eats
Greater Plantain
Plantago major
Caterpillars feed on the leaves of this common plant.
pollinates
Common Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale
Adult moths visit flowers, transferring pollen as they feed.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Aerial
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Moths are usually safe to watch, but don't touch them as they can be delicate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing's wingspan?
45-60 mm
How big is Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing?
20-25 mm
How long does Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing live?
14-28 days
What does Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing eat?
Adults sip flower nectar; caterpillars munch on a variety of leafy plants.
Where is Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing usually found?
Grasslands
How does Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing have?
6
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