Yellow Three-Spot
Common NameYellow Three-Spot
Scientific NameDiachrysia chrysitis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPlusiinae
Wingspan (mm)37.5
Primary Colorsgolden-yellow, dark brown
HabitatGardens, open woodlands, meadows, waste ground, fens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantsnettle, mint, thistle, dandelion
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants. Larvae are green with white lines and feed on leaves. Pupation occurs in a white silken cocoon on the host plant, often with two generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the metallic golden-yellow forewings with two prominent dark brown spots on each forewing and wavy dark brown transverse lines. The metallic sheen is a distinctive characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with iridescent golden-yellow forewings, often with a metallic sheen, marked by irregular dark brown bands and typically three dark spots.
