The Silver Y has a variable wingspan of between 30 – 45 mm and is one of the most commonly seen daytime flying moths. It is most easily recognised by its metallic sheen and the complete creamy/white/silver mark in the centre of its forewing resembling a letter Y.

2023年8月3日 · The silver Y moth, Autographa gamma, is a migratory moth of the family of Noctuidae. They are medium sized with a wingspan of 30–­45 mm and patterned in various shades of brown and grey. Their brownish coloration serves as camouflage.

2022年9月24日 · House moths are common household pests that no one wants to discover flying around their home. These pesky flying insects may not bite, but they can cause damage to stored food items, clothing, and soft furnishings.

2022年1月28日 · When you have a moth infestation in your home, there are two main types that are the most likely suspects: pantry moths and clothes moths. To help you determine which pest you’re dealing with, we’ve outlined the most common types of house moths below.

2010年2月4日 · How the moths detect these altitudes is still being studied, but sophisticated mechanisms that determine wind speed while they are flying help them to reach average speeds of 54 kilometres an...

The moth is active by day and by night. Several generations occur, most frequent May - Sept. Can turn up in thousands under the right conditions, especially at coastal migration watch-points. Recent research shows that Silver-Y flies at altitudes of up to 1.2km when migrating. A tiny form f.gammina also occurs (please note in record comments)

The Silver Y is a medium-sized moth that can be seen on warm days throughout the year, although it is most common during the late summer. At times, this migrant may be a very common visitor, especially in flowery grasslands, sand dunes and gardens.

A well-known immigrant species, this moth can turn up in thousands under the right conditions, especially at coastal migration watch-points. It can occur anywhere in Britain, and in autumn, the breeding population from spring migrants is swelled by further migration.

2025年3月3日 · The Silver Y, a moth of medium size, is often seen on warm days throughout the year, but more common during the late summer. This migratory species is often seen in grasslands and gardens. this moth can be seen flying both daytime and nighttime and regularly visits Buddleia and Lavender.

Silver Y. Autographa gamma Forewing Length: 13-21mm . Description This common and migratory moth is easily recognized by its inverted silvery-white y-shaped marking in the middle of the greyish forewing. Flight Period Two, sometimes three broods in the South, usually April to October but has been recorded in every month of the year. Larval Food ...