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Burnished Brass
Diachrysia chrysitis
(Linnaeus, 1758) 2434 / 73.012

Morley's Final Catalogue: Abundant at dusk and light from Ipswich to Gorleston.

Recent Suffolk Status: Very common.

Life history: Double-brooded. Regular at light in small numbers and also noted in the county at dusk feeding at various garden flowers.

Identification: Unmistakeable.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats where Nettles are found.

Recorded in 55 (95%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

< Scarce Burnished Brass | Golden Plusia >

Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/10/2024125TM59 - Lowestoft
07/10/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
06/10/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
01/10/2024226TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
28/09/2024125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
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Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation June-July. (partial Aug-Oct)
Foodplant:   Common Nettle other plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Further info: Diachrysia chrysitis
 
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