Butterflies & Moths in South Tyneside

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common butterflies and moths in South Tyneside?

The 10 most common butterflies and moths in South Tyneside are:

1. Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba)
2. Dark Arches (Apamea monoglypha)
3. Light Brown Apple Moth (Epiphyas postvittana)
4. Lesser Yellow Underwing (Noctua comes)
5. Setaceous Hebrew Character (Xestia c-nigrum)
6. Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)
7. Silver Υ (Autographa gamma)
8. Square-spot Rustic (Xestia xanthographa)
9. Shuttle-shaped Dart (Agrotis puta)
10. Bright-line Brown-eye (Lacanobia oleracea)

What is the most observed butterflies and moth in South Tyneside?

The most observed butterflies and moth in South Tyneside is Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba), with 64 recorded observations.