Pink-barred Eublemma
Common NamePink-barred Eublemma
Scientific NameEublemma ostrina
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyEublemminae
Wingspan (mm)21
Primary Colorstan, pink, purple, white
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, coastal areas, open scrub
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia; migrant to northern Europe
Host PlantsHelichrysum, Gnaphalium, Antennaria, Artemisia
Flight PeriodMay to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the flowerheads and seeds of various Asteraceae plants, typically overwintering as larvae or pupae.
Identification TipsKey features include the unique broad pink or purplish band on the tan forewings, its small size, and its preference for dry, open habitats.
Description
A small moth characterized by its tan-brown forewings marked with a distinctive broad pinkish-purple band across the middle, often containing small white spots.
