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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. The...
...wn, 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. | | |
| | |  | | Burnished Brass - Diachrysia chrysitis - view from the rear | | >> Picture |
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