Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Plusiinae 2434     *     Burnished Brass     *     Diachrysia chrysitis Widespread, common Wingspan: 28-35mm. Two forms, central cross-band entire or broken. Flight time: Two broods, June-August Habitat: Woods, hedges, gardens, marshes, rough ground Larvae feed mainly on Nettles, also other herbaceous plants including Lesser Burdock, Spear Thistle, Marjoram and Dead-nettles

Burnished Brass, Diachrysia chrysitis
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. June 2011