Plain Golden Y - Autographa jota
Wingspan 35-40 mm. Similar in appearance to the Beautiful Golden Y this moth has a plainer, more brick-red appearance, with fewer less-distinct metallic markings.
The species inhabits gardens, waste ground, and woodland areas.
This species is on the wing from June to August.
The larvae feed on a range of plants including Nettles.
Fairly common and widespread over most of Britain but more scarce in Scotland. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)
 Harecroft Crescent, Sapcote SP49019371 (taken 20.6.2010)..JPG)
Graham CalowSapcote garden120 June 2010
David NichollsRatby garden103 July 2005
Rod BakerWigston Magna08 June 2014
Ron.stevensBroughton astley12 July 2011
Graham CalowSapcote garden101 July 2013
Alan SemperHarby garden14 July 2013
 Harecroft Crescent, Sapcote SP49019371 (taken 20.6.2010)..JPG)
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Ron.stevensBroughton astley12 July 2011
Ron.stevensBroughton astley12 July 2011
Graham CalowSapcote garden101 June 2014
David NichollsRatby garden128 June 2009
Alan SemperHarby garden14 July 2013
