Noctuidae: Plusiinae

73.011 (BF2435) Scarce Burnished Brass Diachrysia chryson, (Esper, 1789)

KR09049

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General Information

Pupates in a cocoon formed under a leaf.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 20-24mm.
Foodplant(s): Hemp-agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Habitat

Marshy places, fens, and river banks.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Gold Spangle Autographa bractea

Nationally Scarce A

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, yellow, white, pink
No. of Proleg Pairs:
3