73.021 BF2447 - Scarce Silver Y - Noctuidae - Syngrapha interrogationis

73.021 BF2447 - Noctuidae - Plusiinae - Syngrapha interrogationis - Scarce Silver Y

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce - Day-flying

Taxonomy: Macro >> . >> Noctuidae

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.

Flight Period: July / August / September / - On the wing July – September.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal Diurnal - and is attracted to light

*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 34-41mm
Forewing: 15-18mm

Last Recorded By - Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area - Not Recorded