Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Plusiinae 2443     *     Plain Golden Y     *     Autographa jota Widespread, common Wingspan: 38-46mm Flight time: June-August Habitat: Woods, hedges, gardens, downs Larvae feed on herbaceous plants including Nettles and Honeysuckle Similar: Beautiful Golden Y and Silver Y

Plain Golden Y, Autographa jota
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2011