Noctuidae : Plusiinae
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Silver Y
Autographa gamma

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2441 / 73.015

General comments:
Ubiquitous resident and immigrant.

Early-season immigrants usually lay eggs and there is a generation of adults produced in July/August that is boosted by fresh immigration from September to November. We have no evidence to suggest that any Silver Y moths ever survive our winter ... yet and each new year depends upon a fresh batch of immigrants arriving. Bell (1972) referred to 1971 as being 'the year of the Silver Y' to moth-ers or the year of the 'Small Tortoiseshell' to butterfly enthusiasts. Clearly both were abundant that year; given that the larvae of both species feed on the same plants it is probable that this was a good year for home bred moths rather than immigration, a habit for which the butterfly is not particularly noted.

Recorded in 40 (98%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
28/06/2024120TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
22/06/2024120TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
05/06/2024121TQ39 - Enfield / Southgate / Edmonton
04/06/2024121TQ38 - City of London / Hackney
03/06/2024221TQ38 - City of London / Hackney
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Forewing: 13-21mm.
Flight: Recorded all year. Mainly May-Sept.
Foodplant:   Many plants including Stinging Nettle, Hedge Bedstraw, Clover, brassicas and legumes
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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