| 2441 ~ Silver Y ~ Autographa gamma | ||
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UK Status Migrant. Scattered records Montgomeryshire Status A species that breeds here every year but numbers vary from scarce to abundant depending on original influx numbers and the weather. It has been recorded at over 70 sites giving it the third highest amount of dots on the map. Wingspan : M & F, 32-52mm. Confusion species Ni Moth, Plain Golden Y, Beautiful Golden Y, Scarce Silver Y, Scar Bank Gem, Essex Y and Dewick's Plusia. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Everywhere. Foodplant Low growing wild and cultivated plants. Lifestage data Survival through winter is probably rare. Larva spring-autumn. Initial larva from migrants. The population boosted by their offspring and regularly topped up by further influxes from the continent. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 12th Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 12th Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 29th Sept 2011, Commins Coch |