Footpath Sallow
Common NameFootpath Sallow
Scientific NameAgrochola humilis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope
Host PlantsSalix, Crataegus, Prunus spinosa, Quercus
Flight PeriodAugust to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesOverwinters as an egg. Larvae hatch in spring, feeding on buds and leaves of various trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in the soil, with adults emerging in late summer and autumn.
Identification TipsKey features include its reddish-brown coloration, the prominent wavy subterminal line on the forewings, and often a slightly pointed forewing apex. It can be distinguished from other sallow moths by these combined characteristics.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a reddish-brown to orange-brown body and forewings, featuring a distinct wavy dark subterminal line and often faint central spots. The thorax is notably furry.
