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Sallow

Xanthia icteritia

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

The Sallow is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The forewing is somewhat pointed, light yellow, with an irregular brownish transverse band in the middle. Outside this band there is a triangular, brownish spot with the front edge and a series of small, brown spots along the outer edge. In the inner part of the wing there are usually some diffuse, brownish spots.

Habitat:

Resting on the wall in front of the entrance door.

Notes:

Norwegian name: B⁠lekt gulfly

Reference Links:

The Sallow (Xanthia icteritia) · iNaturalist

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