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.