Silver Y (Autographa gamma, (Linnaeus, 1758))

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: Common

Habitat

As an immigrant, almost anywhere.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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73.015 (BF2441) Silver Y Autographa gamma, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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