Burnished Brass - Diachrysia chrysitis
Description
Wingspan 28-35 mm. This spectacular moth has large areas of metallic colouring on the forewings.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Inhabits gardens, waste ground and marshy areas.
When to see it
The species is double-brooded, with moths on the wing between June and September.
Life History
The larvae feed on plants such as Common Nettle.
UK Status
Common over most of the British Isles. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire & Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)
Reference
73.012 BF2434
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