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Polychrysia moneta
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Golden Plusia
Polychrysia moneta

(Fabricius, 1787) 2437 / 73.014

An uncommon, declining resident.

Found mainly in parks and gardens where the foodplant is grown.

Overwinters as a small larva and adults are attracted to light.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 59 (42%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1908.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 17-20mm.
Flight: June - August (September)
Foodplant:   Delphiniums and Larkspur
Red List: Endangered (EN)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
21/07/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
19/06/20242VC36 - HerefordshireSO53
11/08/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
03/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ93
25/06/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55

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