Barred Red
Common NameBarred Red
Scientific NameHylaea fasciaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgreen, cream
HabitatConiferous and mixed woodlands, especially pine and spruce forests
Geographic RangeEurope, Russia, and parts of Asia (Palearctic realm)
Host Plantspine, spruce, fir, larch
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on conifer needles. Larvae are typically green or brown, camouflaged to resemble conifer needles or twigs. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter, with the species overwintering as a pupa.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive bright green wings with wavy, pale cream cross-lines. The pectinate antennae of the male are also a key feature. It is often found in conifer-dominated habitats.
Description
A medium-sized moth with vibrant green wings, prominently marked with two wavy, pale cream or whitish cross-lines on the forewings and one on the hindwings. Males have distinctive pectinate antennae.
