Silver y — size comparison

The silver Y migrates seasonally to many European regions. Adults visit flowers by day and night. Local numbers vary annually partly through arrivals from warme

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Silver y

Autographa gamma

38,5 mmAdult individual
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Silver yWingspan38.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Silver y — size comparison — facts and sources

The silver Y migrates seasonally to many European regions. Adults visit flowers by day and night. Local numbers vary annually partly through arrivals from warmer areas.

Caterpillars eat many plants including nettles, clovers and crops. Limited winter survival restricts persistent populations in cooler regions.

Measurement sources