Scarce Burnished Brass (Diachrysia chryson, (Esper, 1789))

General Information
Pupates in a cocoon formed under a leaf.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 20-24mm.
Foodplant(s): Hemp-agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Habitat

Marshy places, fens, and river banks.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

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2435 (ABH73.011) Scarce Burnished Brass Diachrysia chryson, (Esper, 1789)

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