Langmaid's Yellow Underwing
Common NameLangmaid's Yellow Underwing
Scientific NameAgrotis langmaidi
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsolive-brown, grey, yellow, black
HabitatDry, open areas, coastal scrub, barrancos, volcanic landscapes
Geographic RangeCanary Islands (La Gomera, Tenerife, Gran Canaria)
Host Plantsvarious low-growing plants, grasses, herbs
Flight PeriodYear-round, with peaks in spring and autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous cutworms, feeding nocturnally on various low-growing plants. Pupation typically occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the combination of its olive-brown forewing coloration and the distinct bright yellow hindwings with a broad black band. Definitive identification often requires examination of genitalic features.
Description
A medium-sized moth with olive-brown to greyish-brown mottled forewings and striking bright yellow hindwings featuring a broad black subterminal band. The head and thorax are often greenish-grey.
