Purple-barred Yellow
Common NamePurple-barred Yellow
Scientific NameLythria cruentaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, purple, pink
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, sandy areas, open woodland
Geographic RangeEurope, extending into parts of Asia
Host PlantsRumex acetosella, Rumex
Flight PeriodMay to June, July to August/September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slender and camouflaged, feeding on sorrels. The species typically overwinters as a pupa in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the yellow/orange ground color combined with the distinctive reddish-purple transverse bar on the forewings and purple marginal bands on both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A small moth with yellow to ochre forewings featuring a prominent reddish-purple bar across the middle and a purple border. The hindwings are orange-yellow with a distinct purple marginal band.
