Autographa gamma

Autographa gamma – The Silver Y

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… so says Wikipedia and who am I to argue!

Besides – I’ve seen them hovering in my garden at night so fully expected to see one – this obliging fellow hunkered into my backdoor hinge.

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