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Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing
Noctua fimbriata (Schreber, 1759)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2110 / 73.343
Photo © Peter Simpson,  North Pickenham

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Similar Norfolk Species: None
Forewing: 22-27mm.
Flight: One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Norfolk Status
Showing marked sexual dimorphism, the males of this moth are generally shades of darker brown, the females orangey-buff.
Widespread and common.

Recorded in 68 (99%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2020.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
20/10/2020127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
16/10/2020127TG20 - Norwich
16/10/2020128TM09 - Attleborough
13/10/2020127TG30 - Brundall/Cantley
12/10/2020127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
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