Noctua comes Hübner, 1813 Species
Last modified: July 13, 2024, 5:41 p.m.
A common species throughout Belgium.
This species is considered Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Noctuinae > Tribus: Noctuini > Genus: Noctua > Species: Noctua comes
- Vernacular names
- Volgeling (NL), Lesser Yellow Underwing (EN), La Hulotte (FR), Breitflügelige Bandeule (DE)
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 37–46 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Egg
Bionomics
Hibernates as as small larva and pupates underground.
The adults come to light and sugar.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in one long generation a year from early June till the end of October, occasionally later.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Urtica, Rumex, Digitalis, Rubus, Cytisus, Crataegus and Salix
- Substrates:
- Deciduous trees, Shrubs and Herbaceous plants
The larva lives on a variety of herbaceous plants, shrubs and small trees like Urtica, Rumex, Digitalis, Rubus, Cytisus, Crataegus or Salix.
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