Common Pink-barred
Common NameCommon Pink-barred
Scientific NameRhodostrophia vibicaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale yellow, pink, brown
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, open woodlands, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (from Western Europe to Central Asia)
Host Plantsheather, broom, genista, various low-growing herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to August (sometimes bivoltine in warmer regions)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are slender, green or brown, and feed on various low-growing plants. They overwinter as larvae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale ground color and the striking, broad reddish-pink bands that cross all four wings. The pinkish fringe on the wing margins is also a key feature.
Description
A pale yellowish-brown moth characterized by prominent reddish-pink transverse bands across both its forewings and hindwings. The wing margins are also fringed with a reddish-pink color.
