Burnished Brass - Diachrysia chrysitis

Wingspan 28-35 mm. This spectacular moth has large areas of metallic colouring on the forewings.

Inhabits gardens, waste ground and marshy areas.

The species is double-brooded, with moths on the wing between June and September.

The larvae feed on plants such as Common Nettle.

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.

Common in Leicestershire & Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)