73.021 BF2447 – Scarce Silver Y – Noctuidae – Syngrapha interrogationis
Scarce Silver Y – Noctuidae – Plusiinae – Syngrapha interrogationis – colour code •
STATUS – 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.
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.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing July – September.
IMAGES – North Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Scarce Silver Y
