Pink-banded Sallow
Common NamePink-banded Sallow
Scientific NameXanthia icteritia
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)33
Primary Colorsyellow, brown, pink
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, fens, marshes, gardens, areas with willow and sallow
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantswillow, sallow, poplar
Flight PeriodLate July to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in autumn and overwinter, hatching in spring. Larvae feed on catkins and young leaves of sallow and willow before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright yellow forewings and the prominent, often pinkish-brown or reddish-brown central band. The intensity and width of the band can vary.
Description
A medium-sized moth with bright yellow forewings featuring a broad, irregular reddish-brown central band and scattered darker spots. The hindwings are typically paler yellow.
