Noctuidae: Plusiinae

09074 Scarce Silver Y Syngrapha interrogationis, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2447 (ABH73.021)

Kartala, Rila Mtns., 20th July 2012. Light trap.
Kartala, Rila Mtns., 20th July 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Kartala, Rila Mtns., 20th July 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Kartala, Rila Mtns. 20th July 2012. Light trap.
Kartala, Rila Mtns. 20th July 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

Pupates in a cocoon attached to the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 15-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Bog Bilberry (Vaccinium uliginosum)
Flying: One generation, late June-mid August
UK Presence: Resident and Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Moorland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2012

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

Similar Species
Silver Y Autographa gamma
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, white, yellow, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
3