Slender Burnished Brass (Thysanoplusia orichalcea, (Fabricius, 1775))

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: Unknown

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Burnished Brass Diachrysia chrysitis

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

Smooth

Colours:

Green, white, yellow, black

No. of Proleg Pairs:

09078 Slender Burnished Brass Thysanoplusia orichalcea, (Fabricius, 1775)

BF2433 (ABH73.004)