Silver Y vs Apple Leaf Miner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver Y | Apple Leaf Miner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Autographa gamma | Lyonetia clerkella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Lyonetiidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 7-9 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver Y
A migratory moth marked with a bright silvery Y or gamma symbol on each forewing. Billions migrate northward across Europe each spring in one of nature's great insect movements.
Did You Know?
Radar studies revealed that up to 250 million Silver Y moths cross into Britain in a single summer.
Apple Leaf Miner
A tiny moth whose serpentine leaf mines are visible on apple and cherry leaves. The mine appears as a winding white trail. Adults are silvery-white micro-moths.
Did You Know?
The characteristic winding leaf mine reveals the complete feeding journey of the larva from egg to pupation.