view of a Silver Y moth on Thrift

Silver Y moth. Photo: Penny Hawes

view of a Silver Y on Thrift

Silver Y moth. Photo: Penny Hawes

Penny caught up with this beautiful Silver Y moth at Portland Bill on 3/06/18.

The Silver Y is a beautiful moth which at first glance can be mistaken for a Hummingbird Hawkmoth when seen in the day time as both species are fond of the same flowers and often the Silver Y will  beat its wings like a humming bird  in the same way as the hawkmoth.

It comes to light ,sometimes in large numbers, usually earlier than other moths as it has a well defined feeding flight before sunset.

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