Noctuidae : Plusiinae
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Plain Golden Y
Autographa jota
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Beautiful Golden Y
Autographa pulchrina

(Haworth, 1809) 2442 / 73.016

A common species across the region.

Found in a wide range of habitats.

Overwinters as a small larva, the adults coming regularly to light.

Recorded in 118 (84%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 17-20mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants including Stinging Nettle, Hedge Woundwort, Common Ragwort, Water Avens and Honeysuckle
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
29/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
18/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ95
15/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
14/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
13/07/20233VC36 - HerefordshireSO35

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