Identification
Distinctive yellow underwings.
Recording method
Attracted to light.
Flight period
A migrant. Most commonly September-October.
Larval foodplants
A wide range of low-growing herbacous plants. Not known to breed in the UK.
Habitat
Dry rocky habitats.
History
The first for Scotland and Dumfries & Galloway was caught at MV light on 15th October 2011 near Dalry, Kirkcudbrightshire. No records from Dumfriesshire or Wigtownshire.