Pink Streak Moth
Common NamePink Streak Moth
Scientific NameDeltote bankiana
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyEustrotiinae
Wingspan (mm)23
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale yellow, pink, brown
HabitatWetlands, fens, marshes, damp meadows, and other grassy areas
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, and parts of Asia
Host Plantsvarious grasses, sedges, rushes
Flight PeriodMay to September (often two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on various grasses and sedges. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically among the host plant material.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pinkish-red streaks on the pale forewings, which are the key identifying feature for this small moth. The head and thorax are often brownish.
Description
A small moth characterized by its pale yellow or cream-colored forewings prominently marked with two distinct, broad pinkish-red longitudinal streaks and a reddish-pink fringe.
