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Silver Y

Autographa gamma

Silver Y (Autographa gamma)Not assessed

Photo: Olei · CC BY-SA 3.0

Insectherbivore

The silver Y is a moth that travels long distances, often spotted in gardens and fields. Its wings have a shiny silver mark shaped like the letter Y, making it easy to recognize.

  • Named for the silvery Y-shaped pattern on its front wings.
  • Belongs to the Noctuidae family, a group of night-flying moths.
  • Known for migrating across large distances each year.
GrasslandFarmUrbanEuropeAsiaAfrica
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At a glance

Classification
Insect
Scientific name
Autographa gamma
Habitat
Grassland, Farm, Urban
Regions in this directory
Europe, Asia, Africa
Diet
herbivore
Relative size
small

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