Barred Sallow
Common NameBarred Sallow
Scientific NameTiliacea aurago
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, brown
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia (Palearctic)
Host Plantsoak, birch, elm, sallow, hazel
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in autumn and hatch in spring. Larvae feed on the leaves of various trees and shrubs, then pupate in the soil before adults emerge in late summer.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the striking contrast between the bright yellow and reddish-brown banding on the forewings, particularly the wide central yellow band. The hindwings are typically a paler yellow.
Description
This moth features bright yellow forewings prominently marked with a broad, irregular reddish-brown band across the middle and a reddish-brown outer margin. Small darker spots are scattered within the yellow areas.
