| 2447 ~ Scarce Silver Y ~ Syngrapha Interrogationis | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local C,N. Montgomeryshire Status A locally common species, found in moorland and mountains on the western side of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 30-40mm. Confusion species Ni Moth. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Moorland. Foodplant Heather, bilberry and bog bilberry. Lifestage data Overwinters as a small larva. Larva late July-early June. Pupates in a white cocoon formed on the foodplant. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by JBK, 15th July 2006, Lake Glaslyn |
 Photo by PRW, 29th June 2010, Commins Coch |
 Photo by JM, July 2010, Lake Vyrnwy |