Red-barred Straw
Common NameRed-barred Straw
Scientific NameEndotricha ignealis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPyralinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, yellow, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsdead leaves, detritus, Rubus, Calluna, Urtica
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are detritivores, feeding on dead leaves and plant detritus, or occasionally low-growing herbaceous plants, before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, the striking reddish-orange and yellow coloration, and the prominent dark, oblique bar on the forewings, which is a key distinguishing feature.
Description
A small moth characterized by its reddish-orange forewings, adorned with yellow patches and a distinctive dark, oblique bar running across the wing.
