Noctuidae : Plusiinae
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Photo © Neil Sherman,  Ex larva found on Hemp agrimony. Test valley, Hampshire. May 2021.

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Gold Spangle
Autographa bractea
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Scarce Burnished Brass
Diachrysia chryson

(Esper, 1789) 2435 / 73.011

Morley's Final Catalogue: An extremely local species everywhere, and most rare with us. One captured at honeysuckle flower at Middleton near Yoxford by Revd. J. H. White about 1857. Mr Wellman exhibited one 'from Newmarket' (EMM. 1887, p.119). Also Col. Nurse records (in lit. 20 October 1913) that several examples had been taken during 1913 in 'west Suffolk.'

Recent Suffolk Status: Extinct. Now only known from scattered colonies in southern England and in Wales.

Life history: Single-brooded. Comes to light in small numbers at known sites. Larvae prefer feeding on Hemp agrimony growing in shady areas.

Identification: Gold spangle has a single, silvery patch in the centre of the forewing. Scarce burnished brass has a brassy patch near the wing tip.

Habitat: River valleys, fens and wet woodlands.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 2 (3%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 1913.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
1913126TL86 - Bury St Edmunds
1857+25TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 20-24mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Hemp-agrimony
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult
     
Underlying maps using Digital Map Data © Norfolk Online Lepidoptera Archive - NOLA™ - Suffolk 2024. © James Wheeler - Norfolk Moths 2007 - 2024. Data © NOLA™ - Suffolk 2024
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