Noctuidae: Plusiinae

09036 Golden Plusia Polychrysia moneta, (Fabricius, 1787)

BF2437 (ABH73.014)

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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:

Habitat

Gardens and parks.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



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