Barred Straw
Common NameBarred Straw
Scientific NameEulithis pyraliata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)33
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland, open country
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., Siberia, Japan)
Host PlantsGalium aparine, Galium mollugo, Galium verum
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are green with white lines and feed on various species of bedstraw. They pupate in a cocoon among leaves or in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the pale straw-yellow forewings with prominent, wavy brown cross-lines that create a distinct barred appearance. The hindwings are uniformly pale.
Description
A pale straw-yellow moth with distinctive brown, wavy cross-lines forming a barred pattern across its forewings. The hindwings are paler and unmarked.
