




Noctua pronuba
The Large Yellow Underwing is a big, beautiful moth with bright yellow wings. It loves to fly around at night and can be found in gardens and fields, making it a fun sight for night-time explorers!
Habitat: Urban areas, gardens, fields
The Large Yellow Underwing has dull, patterned brown or grey forewings, which act as camouflage against tree bark. Its vibrant yellow hindwings, revealed during flight, are edged with a broad black band. This striking contrast makes it visually unique.





Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Its caterpillars are nicknamed "cutworms" because they sometimes chew through young plant stems at ground level!
Some of these moths travel huge distances, flying across oceans or continents like tiny adventurers!
The Large Yellow Underwing can hear bats using special organs on its chest, helping it avoid becoming dinner!
This moth helps many night-blooming flowers make seeds by carrying their pollen from plant to plant.
Large Yellow Underwing can startle predators with its bright yellow hindwings that flash open when threatened, creating confusion.
Large Yellow Underwing flies actively after dark, using its keen senses to locate flowers for nectar and find mates in the shadows.
Large Yellow Underwing has hardy caterpillars that can feed and grow throughout the winter months, even in cold conditions.
Adult moths sip flower nectar, while their caterpillars munch on leaves and stems of various plants.
Age differences: Caterpillars are herbivores eating leaves and roots, while adult moths are nectarivores.

Myotis lucifugus
A nocturnal hunter that preys on flying moths like the Large Yellow Underwing.
Lonicera periclymenum
As they drink nectar, adult moths transfer pollen between these fragrant night flowers.

Lactuca sativa
Caterpillars munch on the leaves of various garden vegetables, including lettuce.

Cyanistes caeruleus
Blue Tits feed their chicks many caterpillars, including this moth's larvae.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Moths are usually harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.
45-60 mm
25-30 mm
14-28 days
10-20 km/h
Adult moths sip flower nectar, while their caterpillars munch on leaves and stems of various plants.
Urban areas, gardens, fields
Foraging
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