CIS1172

January 4, 2022

Noctua pronuba (pronounced knock-TOO-ah pro-NEW-bah) is an accidentally introduced cutworm known as the large or greater yellow underwing for its distinctively colored adult moth stage. Learn the basics about this insect, including how to identify it, its biology, pest status, infestation risk factors and more.

Authors: Edward John Bechinski, Larry J. Smith, Frank W. Merickel, Reed Findlay

2,850 words

Originally published in 2009; revised in 2021.