Noctuidae : Plusiinae
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Silver Y
Autographa gamma
Beautiful Golden Y
Autographa pulchrina
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Plain Golden Y
Autographa jota

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2443 / 73.017

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Lighter, more brick-red appearance than Beautiful Golden Y.
Woodland, scrub, fens, grassland, heathland and gardens.

Recorded in 61 (82%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
31/07/2024127TG33Ridlington
24/07/2024128TF91Dereham 
22/07/2024127TG04Glandford
19/07/2024128TF72Flitcham
10/07/2024127TG13Hempstead
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Forewing: 17-21mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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