Pink-barred Earias
Common NamePink-barred Earias
Scientific NameEarias pudicana
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyChloephorinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsgreen, pink, purple
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, and parts of Asia
Host PlantsSalix, Populus, Betula
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of willow, poplar, and birch. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often on the host plant or in leaf litter, with multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its vibrant lime-green forewings combined with the unique pinkish-purple costal and terminal markings, and a pink head and thorax.
Description
A small, distinctive moth with bright lime-green forewings, featuring a prominent pinkish-purple bar along the costa and termen, and a pinkish head and thorax.
