Eulithis pyropata
Common NameEulithis pyropata
Scientific NameEulithis pyropata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, grey, brown, white
HabitatDamp woodlands, riverbanks, and areas with its host plant
Geographic RangeNorthern and Central Europe, parts of Asia
Host PlantsImpatiens noli-tangere
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on Touch-me-not balsam (Impatiens noli-tangere). The species overwinters in the egg stage.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy pattern of orange and greyish-brown bands on the forewings, particularly the broad orange median band and the white subterminal line. Often found in habitats where its host plant, Impatiens noli-tangere, grows.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings characterized by prominent wavy orange-brown bands on a greyish-brown ground color, often with a distinct white subterminal line.
