Noctuidae: Plusiinae

2433 (ABH73.004) Slender Burnished Brass Thysanoplusia orichalcea, (Fabricius, 1775)

KR09078

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General InformationOverwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 17-20mm.
Foodplant(s): low-growing plants
Flying: One generation, August-October (possibly June-November)
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

Similar Species
f. juncta, Great Staughton
f. juncta, Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Burnished Brass Diachrysia chrysitis

Uncommon/Rare
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, white, yellow, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
3