Mustard Sallow
Common NameMustard Sallow
Scientific NameXanthia gilvago
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsorange, brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, parks, gardens, and other areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantselm, poplar, willow, birch
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in autumn and hatch in spring. Larvae feed on buds and catkins of host trees, later moving to leaves, and pupate in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for its rich mustard-yellow to orange-brown coloration, the distinct wavy dark transverse lines, and the clearly outlined kidney-shaped and round spots on the forewings. Hindwings are plain pale yellowish.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings ranging from mustard yellow to orange-brown, marked with several wavy, darker brown transverse lines and distinct reniform and orbicular stigmata.
