Noctuidae     Plusiinae ABH 73.015 B&F 2441   *   Autographa gamma   *   Silver Y Common migrant Wingspan: 30-40mm. Size and colour are very variable. Autographa gamma f.nigricans is black. Flight time: May-October Found in most coastal and inland habitats Larvae feed on a wide range of wild and cultivated herbaceous plants including Nettles, Peas, Strawberry, bedstraws and clovers Similar: Beautiful Golden Y and Plain Golden Y

Silver Y, Autographa gamma
Parkstone, Dorset. September 2012. Adult ex pupa September 2014