Noctuidae: Plusiinae

09056 Silver Y Autographa gamma, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2441 (ABH73.015)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019


General Information

It is believed that this species can sometimes overwinter in the UK.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 13-21mm.
Foodplant(s): plants and shrubs
Flying: All year (mostly May-September)
UK Presence: Immigrant, Possible Resident
National status:

Habitat

As an immigrant, almost anywhere.

Regional Information

Recorded in 7 (0.4%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 20 June to 23 July

Similar Species
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Beautiful Golden Y Autographa pulchrina
Plain Golden Y Autographa jota
Kartala, Rila Mtns., 20th July 2012. Light trap.
Kartala, Rila Mtns., 20th July 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Scarce Silver Y Syngrapha interrogationis
Madzharovo, Eastern Rhodopis.17th June 2015. MV trap.
Madzharovo, Eastern Rhodopis.17th June 2015. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Ni Moth Trichoplusia ni


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, yellow, white, grey, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
3