LUNAR YELLOW UNDERWING Noctua orbona
Recorded by Rosie from Rumster in 1973.  Record supported by specimen
Scottish Status: Scarce and very local E - decline, present status uncertain. UK Status: Nb
Substantial  historical declines have reduced this species to three main strongholds in Suffolk and Wiltshire
(cf: Atlas of Britain & Ireland's Larger Moths)
First and last flight dates recorded in Caithness: 27th July
Map: black dots last record before 2000

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