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| Burnished brass | | The burnished brass (Diachrysia chrysitis, synonym Plusia chrysitis) is a species in the family owlet moths (Noctuidae) and the subfamily Plusiinae. This species is widespread in Europe and Asia. | | |
| | Burnished brass moths can reach wingspans of 28 - 35 mm. The base colour of the front wings’ upper surface is dark brown, while the seams have a brassy sheen. The forewings have two bands which are a metallic-green or golden colour depending on the light. These bands usually have a brownish central area, which separately bears a black pattern. The rear wings of the burnished brass are brown. Tufts of rusty-brown hair are clearly visible on the upper surface of the chest. | | |
| | | The burnished brass produces up to 2 new generations a year. The females lay their eggs at the instance on nettle, Lamiaceae, dandelion, Snyder, and Echium, and their caterpillars feed on the leaves. The caterpillars overwinter without pupating. | | |
| | Adults can reach body lengths of 6.5 to 8.5 mm. They are oval in shape and domed. Most parts of the body are a shiny dark metallic blue colour , with green or brass-like tones. Their forewings (elytra ) are reddish-brown and (when closed) show an approximately equilateral triangle at the upperside. The elytra are coarse to finely covered in small holes. Depending on light conditions, the head and scutellum ... | | |
| | |  | | Burnished Brass - Diachrysia chrysitis - view from the rear | | >> Picture |
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