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Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing

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description Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing Overview

The Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing is a noctuid moth, Noctua janthe, recorded across Europe and common in much of Britain. Adults have brown or gray-brown forewings that can show a purplish tint, a pale buff area on the front of the thorax, and yellow-orange hindwings with a dark border. It inhabits woodland, hedgerows, and gardens, and flies mainly from July to September, when it is attracted to flowers and artificial light. ([UKMoths](https://www.ukmoths.org.uk/species/noctua-janthe/))

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How good is Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing?

Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing scores 3.70/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Moth category.

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See our alternatives page for Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Pine Beauty, Angle Shades, Shark Moth.

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Is Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing worth it in 2026?

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