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Silver Y

Autographa gamma

Description:

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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Ήπειρος - Δυτική Μακεδονία, Greece

Spotted on Aug 1, 2018
Submitted on Aug 2, 2018

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