Noctuidae: Plusiinae

2441 (ABH73.015) Silver Y Autographa gamma, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR09056

Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Ex larva, from Comfrey, Great Staughton
Ex larva, from Comfrey, Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Hemingford Grey
Hemingford Grey
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Hemingford Grey
Hemingford Grey
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
On Comfrey, Great Staughton
On Comfrey, Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
On Comfrey, Great Staughton
On Comfrey, Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Hemingford Grey, August 2013. Early prepupa
Hemingford Grey, August 2013. Early prepupa
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


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

Recorded in 207 (76.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 22 February to 21 December

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 28 June to 11 September

Recorded date range (Pupa): 19 July to 19 July

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 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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 Photo © Kevin Royles
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 Photo © Martin Lovell
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 Photo © Peter Bissell
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Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, yellow, white, grey, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
3