Pink-barred Sallow
Common NamePink-barred Sallow
Scientific NameXanthia togata
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)33
Primary Colorsyellow, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, damp areas, riverbanks
Geographic RangeEurope, including the British Isles, and parts of Asia
Host Plantswillow, sallow, poplar
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs overwinter, hatching in spring. Larvae feed on catkins of host plants, then bore into young shoots before pupating in the soil. Adults emerge in late summer.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive bright yellow forewings with a broad, irregular reddish-brown central band and a reddish-brown leading edge, often with a pinkish tinge to the markings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with bright yellow forewings featuring a prominent, irregular reddish-brown central band and scattered reddish-brown blotches, often with a pinkish hue.
