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Image: Ben Sale from Stevenage, UK (CC BY 2.0)
Common NameN/A
Scientific NameLythria chrysitaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsorange, black, yellow
HabitatDry grasslands, steppes, rocky slopes, open woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral Asia, Siberia, Eastern Europe, parts of the Middle East
Host PlantsPolygonum spp., Rumex spp.
Flight PeriodMay to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'looper' caterpillars, typically green or brown, feeding on knotweed and dock species. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsEasily identified by the distinctive and contrasting orange and black banding on all wings, particularly the broad orange median band on the forewings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by its striking pattern of broad orange and black bands across both forewings and hindwings, with a yellowish base and darker marginal areas.
