Noctuidae : Plusiinae
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Silver Y
Autographa gamma

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2441 / 73.015

A very common migrant.

Found almost anywhere.

Overwintering is rare. Adults fly during the day and come readily to light.

Recorded in 132 (94%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 13-21mm
Flight: Recorded all year. Mainly May - September
Foodplant:   Many plants including Stinging Nettle, Hedge Bedstraw, Clover, brassicas and legumes
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
26/11/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
25/11/20222VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
19/11/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSK22
19/11/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSO99
16/11/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82

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