Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma) resting on a wood surface. This species is named for the silvery Y-shaped mark on each of its forewings. It is widesp

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Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma) resting on a wood surface. This species is named for the silvery Y-shaped mark on each of its forewings. It is widespread across Europe, parts of Asia, and North Africa, where its intricately patterned colouration provides excellent camouflage. Photographed in the UK.

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