Insect · GBIF taxon 1792418
Silver Υ
Autographa gammaAlso known as Gamma Moth
Silver Y moths are remarkable navigators that perform extensive seasonal migrations across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. They frequently fly during the day, hovering before blossoms like tiny hummingbirds while probing for nectar with a long proboscis. Caterpillars feed on a vast array of wild plants and garden crops, making them highly adaptable opportunists across diverse landscapes.
MigratoryMothDiurnal
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Floral nectar
- Clover foliage
- Nettle leaves
Predators
- Bats
- Songbirds
- Spiders
ThreatsAgricultural pesticides, loss of wildflower habitats, and light pollution
HabitatsMeadows, gardens, farmland, grasslands, and coastal dunes
Life span3 to 6 weeks as adults
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderLepidoptera
- FamilyNoctuidae
- GenusAutographa
- SpeciesAutographa gamma
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Night Observation: Attract adults after dark using ultraviolet moth traps or porch lights.
- Nectar Gardening: Plant lavender, buddleja, and clover to encourage daytime feeding visits.
- Identification: Look for the distinct silvery gamma-shaped mark on the center of each forewing.
Co-occurring Migrant (c) Smudge 9000, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative no rights reserved, uploaded by Andreas Manz · cc0
Close Relative (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Ken-ichi Ueda · cc-by
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