Centre-barred Sallow
Common NameCentre-barred Sallow
Scientific NameAtethmia centrago
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, including the British Isles
Host PlantsFraxinus excelsior, Ligustrum vulgare, Syringa vulgaris
Flight PeriodLate July to early October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesOverwinters as an egg. Larvae hatch in spring and feed on host plant leaves, pupating underground before adults emerge in late summer.
Identification TipsLook for the bright yellow forewings with the prominent, irregular, dark central bar. Its flight period in late summer and early autumn is also a key identifier.
Description
A medium-sized moth with bright yellow forewings featuring a distinctive, irregular, dark reddish-brown central band and a darker dusting along the outer margin.
