Autographa pulchrina
Irish status: Widespread and Common
Beautiful Golden Y - This moth has a wingspan of around 35-40 mm. It is quite common and widespread and flies from May to August. It's main food source is Stinging Nettle. Photographed at Greaghnafarna Co. Leitrim in June.
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