Golden Plusia (Polychrysia moneta, (Fabricius, 1787))

General Information
This moth is golden brown with intricate darker markings on the forewings and often a prominent metallic ruff.

Pupates in a cocoon attached to the underside of a leaf.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 17-20mm.
Foodplant(s): delphineums (Delphineum spp.), Larkspur (Consolida ajacis)
Flying: One generation, late June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Gardens and parks.

Regional Information

Recorded in 19 (7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in April 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 08 June to 31 July

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 17 April to 17 April

2437 (ABH73.014) Golden Plusia Polychrysia moneta, (Fabricius, 1787)

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