Plain Golden Υ
Common NamePlain Golden Υ
Scientific NameAutographa jota
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPlusiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, golden
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, damp areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsUrtica dioica, Lonicera, Epilobium, Rubus
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with white lines and feed on various herbaceous plants. They pupate in a cocoon on the host plant or in leaf litter, with adults emerging in early summer.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its reddish-brown coloration and the prominent, often bright, golden Y-shaped mark on the forewings. The 'Y' can sometimes appear broken or as two separate spots.
Description
A medium-sized moth with rich reddish-brown forewings, often with darker mottling, and a distinctive golden Y-shaped mark near the center of each forewing.
