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| | | | Silver Y | | The silver Y (Autographa gamma) is a migrant species of the genus Autographa, in the order butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera), the division Ditrysia (unranked Macrolepidoptera), the superfamily Noctuoidea, the family owlet moths (Noctuidae), and the subfamily Plusiinae. This species is common in Europe and Asia and migrates each year from south to north and back again. The frequency of its occurrence varies. | | |
| | | | Adult Autographa gamma reach wingspans of 35 - 40 mm. Their forewings are grey to dark grey and have a dark marking. In the mid-wing area is a bright marking shaped like a bent "Y". The hindwings are greyish-brown with dark edges. The silver Y has a very long proboscis and can suck nectar out from deep flower calyx. The caterpillars, which are up to 25 mm in length, are light green and have a pattern of fine bright lines on their back. | | |
| | | | The silver Y is found almost everywhere, but prefers farmland and gardens. The adult moths eat nectar from thistles, phlox and petunias. The silver Y produces several (overlapping) generations a year. The caterpillars, which feed on clover and various vegetables, overwinter in a kind of cocoon. | | |
| | | | Some years, the silver Y appears en masse and can cause great damage to crops. This population increase is due to migration. The silver Y is active from February to December. | | |
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Nikon D3x, Nikon D300, Canon 50D
Image editing with Photoshop | | 1. | Silver Y - Autographa gamma | | 2. | Silver Y - side face | | 3. | Owlet moth - Autographa gamma - Silver Y | | 4. | Moth-butterfly - Silver Y |
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