Purple Sallow
Common NamePurple Sallow
Scientific NameAgrochola purpurea
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope
Host Plantshawthorn, blackthorn, sallow, oak
Flight PeriodSeptember to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in autumn, hatching in spring. Larvae feed on buds and young leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs, then pupate in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include its reddish-brown to purplish-brown ground color, the specific shape and markings of the reniform stigma, and the overall pattern of its forewings, which helps distinguish it from similar *Agrochola* species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with reddish-brown to purplish-brown forewings, featuring intricate darker transverse lines and a distinct reniform stigma.
