Noctuidae : Plusiinae
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Scarce Silver Y
Syngrapha interrogationis

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2447 / 73.021

A rare resident.

A species of moorland and heathland.

Overwinters as a small larva. Adults can be disturbed from heather and later come to light.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 17 (12%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1864.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 15-18mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Heather, Billberry
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common / Immigrant
Former Status: Local (Immigrant)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
11/07/20222VC40 - ShropshireSO39
10/09/20213VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
08/09/20212VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
21/07/20191VC36 - HerefordshireSO34
06/07/20181VC40 - ShropshireSO39

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