Noctuidae

Red Underwing

Catocala nupta

Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England - September 2012

With a wingspan of around 70mm, the Red Underwing is one of Britain's largest noctuids. 

Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England - September 2012

The bright red-and-black banded hindwing is not usually visible when the moth is at rest.

Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England - September 2012

Red Underwing is common in central and southeastern England and is found in various wooded habitats.  It is also found locally in southwestern England and west Wales.

Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England - September 2012

Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England - September 2012