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Autographa gamma
The Silver Y (Autographa gamma) is a migratory moth of the family Noctuidae which is named for the silvery Y-shaped mark on each of its forewings. The species is widespread across Europe, parts of Asia, and North Africa. It occurs in a wide variety of habitats, particularly open areas. It regularly visits gardens to take nectar from the flowers. The pictured moth was spotted in a prairie, in Tzoumerka national park, Epirus region, Greece.
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