Dusky Silver Υ Moth
Common NameDusky Silver Υ Moth
Scientific NameAutographa pulchrina
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPlusiinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, open country
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsUrtica dioica, Lonicera, Taraxacum, Plantago
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with white lines and feed on various herbaceous plants. They pupate in a silken cocoon attached to host plants.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic bright, metallic silver-white Y-shaped mark on the forewings, which is the key distinguishing feature from similar species.
Description
This moth has mottled grey, brown, and white forewings, providing excellent camouflage. A distinctive bright silver-white Y-shaped mark is prominent on each forewing.
