| 2434 ~ Burnished Brass ~ Diachrysia chrysitis | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 34-44mm. Confusion species Slender Burnished Brass. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Hedgerows, gardens, wet areas, wood edges and rough grassland. Foodplant Mostly on common nettle but also on many other herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Overwinters as a small larva low down amongst the vegetation. Larva July-June. Pupates in a flimsy cocoon on the underside of the foodplant leaves. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 8th July 2010, Llanfyllin Pic shows f. aurea |
 Photo by PRW, 26th June 2010, Commins Coch Pic shows green form |
 Photo by PRW, 11th July 2010, Commins Coch Pic shows blue form |