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Agrotis segetum
This species, also known as cutworm, is an important agricultural pest, feeding on roots and tubers of wide range of plants. The observed larvae is about 4 cm in length, mainly light brown with a yellow lateral stripe - this larvae will winter in this stade.
Found on our nets surrounding a lowland oak forest in Geneva lake valley. This particular forest is protected as an important habitat of Fire Salamanders, containing an important population of them.
Many thanks to Ornithoptera80 for help in IDing this caterpillar
Wow! That was really fast! and accurate, as always - many thanks Ornithoptera80.