Noctuidae: Plusiinae
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Photo © Matthew Casey,  Costessey July 2012

Similar Norfolk Species: None
Golden Plusia
2437 Polychrysia moneta
(Fabricius, 1787)
Norfolk status
Local, never commonly recorded.
Usually one generation, sometimes a second generation in Sept.
Recent colonist since the late 1800s.
Adults can be found feeding on valerian and buddleia flowers at night in July and August.

Recorded in 35 (51%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1894.
Last Recorded in 2012.

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
31/07/2012127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
July 2012+27TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
28/06/2012128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
29/06/2011128TF62 - King's Lynn/Dersingham
28/06/2011127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 17-20mm.
Season: One generation June-Aug. (Sept)
Foodplant:   Delphiniums and Larkspur
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
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