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Scarce Silver Y - Noctuidae - Syngrapha interrogationis
73.021 BF2447  – Scarce Silver Y  – Syngrapha interrogationis  – (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adult Macro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs maybe required – Can be confused with other species      
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Green –  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce        day-flying – Day-flying
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>.  >>  Noctuidae  >> Plusiinae
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: The forewing is attractively marbled in greys, blacks and silvery markings. There is an obvious creamy, silvery white “Swiggle” marking in the central forewing and a zig-zag black cross-line along outer edge are all diagnostic features.
Distribution:  A resident that is locally common on the upland moors of Derbyshire. The eastern moors from Froggatt to Matlock are the prime areas for this species, with scattered records further northwest. The moth flies in the day as well as night. Specimens outside of the main area are considered to be strays or vagrants.
General Comment: None Flight Period: July /  August /  September –  On the wing July – September.  Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Diurnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison, Christian Heintzen  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 12 January 2026 by TD ***
Wingspan: 34-41mm
Forewing: 15-18mm
Last Recorded By – Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area – Not Recorded
Selected Images:  North Derbyshire – Tony Davison © / Glossop 24/6/2025 – Christian Heintzen©

Scarce Silver Y - Noctuidae - Syngrapha interrogationis
Scarce Silver Y – Noctuidae – Syngrapha interrogationis
Scarce Silver Y - Noctuidae - Syngrapha interrogationis
Scarce Silver Y – Noctuidae – Syngrapha interrogationis
Scarce Silver Y - 24th June 2025 - Glossop - Christian Heintzen
Scarce Silver Y – 24th June 2025 – Glossop – Christian Heintzen
Scarce Silver Y - Noctuidae - Syngrapha interrogationis
Scarce Silver Y - Noctuidae - Syngrapha interrogationis
Scarce Silver Y - 24th June 2025 - Glossop - Christian Heintzen


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Scarce Silver Y - 24th June 2025 - Glossop - Christian Heintzen Scarce Silver Y - 31st July 2005 - Glossop - Tony Davison© Scarce Silver Y - 31st July 2005 - Glossop - Tony Davison©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1955 - 2025)  |  Immatures: (between 1966 - 1998)
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Distribution Map for Syngrapha interrogationis

Found 93 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 28 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 65 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Syngrapha interrogationis

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Monthly Records By Year: Syngrapha interrogationis
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Syngrapha interrogationis
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )

First/Last Recorded Dates: Syngrapha interrogationis
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]

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Recordings By Year: Syngrapha interrogationis
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Syngrapha interrogationis
AGR: 0.87%   |   Total % Change: 23.1%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Syngrapha interrogationis
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Syngrapha interrogationis

Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Syngrapha interrogationis – 93 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Glossop, lower Bakestone Delph CloughSK09K28/07/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980710
Glossop, Hague Street, Hay MeadowSK09G25/07/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980628
Kinder Scout, landslide at northwest corner of plateauSK08U24/07/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980587
Longdendale, Torside Clough, Crags at mSK09T22/07/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980562
Dowstone Clough, Yellow SlacksSK09S17/07/20252adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980380
Longdendale, Wildboar Clough, Rollick StonesSK09U16/07/20252adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980346
Birch ValeSK08I12/07/20251adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC47544722
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long Clough, Herod CloughSK09G11/07/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980190
Charlesworth, Glossop, UKSK09T09/07/20251AdultAlex Leesvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43174348
Longdendale, Long Gutter Edge WoodlandSK09U08/07/20252adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43980034
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G27/06/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43979755
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S24/06/20251adultOrridge, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC42895992
Glossop, Gnat Hole Rough FieldsSK09L24/06/20251adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43979670
Glossop, Upper Bray CloughSK09K27/08/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38473447
Glossop, Chunal MoorSK09F20/08/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38473302
Glossop, Gnat Hole Rough FieldsSK09L01/08/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38472630
MellorSJ98Z25/07/20241adultKnass, Davidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37387880
Owler Bar, Sheffield SBQ, UKSK27U24/07/20241Adultdrtimkvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37822939
Glossop, Black Moor (m altitude)SK09Q15/08/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337301
Longdendale, Wildboar CloughSK09U13/08/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36337282
Glossop, Moorfield, Wood's CabinSK09L19/07/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36336778
Glossop, The TwitchlingsSK09K16/07/20234adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36336713
Glossop, Shawmoor PlantationSK09F13/07/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36336687
Longdendale, Wildboar CloughSK09U07/07/20234adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36336608
Derbyshire Wild Life Trust Long CloughSK09G02/07/20231adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36336543
Bemrose GateSK28C25/06/20231adultFeetham, Petevc57_irecords_extractiBRC31096332
Glossop SK, UKSK09G13/08/20201Adulthalimionevc57_irecords_extractiBRC22405702
The Mays, Malthouse Lane, FroggattSK27N01/08/20201adultBARNACLE, Mr B.&.Mrs.K.Danes_2019-2021462
Birch ValeSK08I18/07/20181adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40107017
Birch ValeSK08I11/07/20181adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40106841
Birch ValeSK08I03/07/20181adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40106551
Birch ValeSK08I30/06/20182adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40106393
Birch ValeSK08I03/08/20171adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40499992
Birch ValeSK08I24/07/20171adultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40500283
Stainery CloughSK19T11/07/20141AdultDerek Whiteleyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC3039534
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R13/08/20132AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJXH4
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R13/08/20132AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQF4J
Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y05/08/20113AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OL3AB
Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y05/08/20113AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPLSB
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R19/10/20081AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKF66
Glossop (Shire Hill Quarry)SK09M22/07/20086AdultColin Plantvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OK072
Beeley Moor TriangleSK26Y25/08/20072adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105416
Beeley Triangle,Beeley MoorSK26Y25/08/20072AdultG.L. Finch;M.A. Finchvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJJHP
Beeley Triangle, Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y25/08/20072AdultG.L. Finch;M.A. Finchvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPP4S
Newshaw Lane, Hadfield, GlossopSK09C25/07/20061AdultP. Batevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJELL
Newshaw Lane, Hadfield, GlossopSK09C25/07/20061AdultP. Batevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPB4T
Alport Dale, nr Ladybower ResrSK18P18/07/20052AdultH.E. Beaumont;R.F. Botterillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHRTS
Matlock Moor,MatlockSK36G05/08/20041AdultF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ7FT
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z27/07/20041AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ6ZT
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precise)SK26Z27/07/20041AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ6BS
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N09/08/20031AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHPCV
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N09/08/20031AdultB. Barnacle;K. Barnaclevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQE7T
Matlock MoorSK36G05/08/20033AdultF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHPB4
Matlock MoorSK36G05/08/20031AdultF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHPB5
Beeley Moor (Triangle)SK26Y25/07/20011AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJI4Y
Beeley Triangle, Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y25/07/20011AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOX8D
Blacka Moor,TotleySK28V25/08/19991AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ1M8
Belley Moor (Slack Lane)SK26Z15/07/19981LarvaeT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ0VA
Belley Moor (Slack Lane)SK26Z15/07/19981LarvaeT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WP5FR
Hallam Moors (Yorks.)SK28H12/08/19971AdultDerek Whiteleyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC3039535
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z29/07/199421AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIYG1
Woodlands, Combs, Chapel en le FrithSK07P14/08/19931AdultS.G. Pricevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIXJV
Parkway, New MillsSK08D02/09/19911AdultJ. Pottsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIB5O
Slagmill Plantation, Beeley Moor (site not precise)SK36E31/08/19911AdultA. Jenkinsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIVO4
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z25/08/19911AdultA. Jenkinsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIVMK
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z26/08/19901AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIUYL
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z24/08/19861AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIB0G
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z04/08/19861AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OISAQ
Hellbank Plantation, Beeley (site not precise)SK26Y03/08/19841AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIQZS
Slagmill Plantation,Beeley MoorSK36E31/08/19791AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHGNK
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z26/05/19747LarvaeVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHF6L
Wragg's Quarry,Rowsley MoorSK26Y10/08/19681AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHW32
Wragg's Quarry, Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y10/08/19681AdultB. Elliottvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ9UG
Wragg's Quarry,Rowsley MoorSK26Y02/08/19661AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIHF4
Wragg's Quarry, Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y02/08/19661AdultB. Elliott;T.W. Harmanvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSXA
Hellbank Plantation, BeeleySK26Z29/05/19661LarvaeVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIHDO
Wragg's Quarry,Rowsley MoorSK26Y16/08/19651AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVZK
Wragg's Quarry, Beeley Moor, BeeleySK26Y16/08/19651AdultB. Elliottvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ91W
Gladwin's Mark, Beeley MoorSK36D03/08/19641AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIH7B
Slagmill Plantation,Beeley MoorSK36E31/07/19601AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHEAB
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precies)SK26Z14/08/19591AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHVM9
Beeley Moor, Beeley (site not precise)SK26Z14/08/19591AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPIQ0
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T03/07/19592AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHE0N
Moorend, BeeleySK26T03/07/19592AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ37W
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T02/07/19592AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI9KM
Moorend, BeeleySK26T02/07/19592AdultB.S. Fletchervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ01Y
Beeley Plantation, Bakewell (site not precise)SK26T06/08/19571AdultR. Hawksworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIDJA
Beeley Plantation, Beeley (site not precise)SK26T06/08/19571AdultR. Hawksworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSOQ
Beeley Plantation, Bakewell (site not precise)SK26T27/07/19571AdultR. Hawksworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHEW4
Beeley Plantation, Beeley (site not precise)SK26T27/07/19571AdultR. Hawksworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOSO5
Newbold Ave, ChesterfieldSK37R18/07/19571AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHDOR
Newbold Ave, ChesterfieldSK37R21/08/19551AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHDMQ
Newbold Ave, ChesterfieldSK37R16/08/19551AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHDMP

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