Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Plusiinae 2441     *     Silver Y     *     Autographa gamma Migrant, common 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, Plain Golden Y and Scarce Silver Y

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. August 2010