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he Burnished Brass (Diachrysia chrysitis) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Europe, the Caucasus and the Asian part of Russia.
The wingspan is 28-35 mm. The length of the forewings is 16-18 mm. The moth flies from May to October depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants, such as Nettle, Lamium, thistles and Oregano.