Red-lined Moth
Common NameRed-lined Moth
Scientific NameDysauxes ancilla
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, reddish-brown, black
HabitatDry grasslands, open woodlands, scrubland, warm areas
Geographic RangeCentral and Southern Europe, parts of Asia Minor
Host PlantsPlantago, Taraxacum, Rumex, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are hairy and feed on low-growing herbaceous plants, typically overwintering before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the prominent reddish-brown transverse lines on the pale forewings and the contrasting dark hindwings; it is often observed flying during the day.
Description
A small, fuzzy moth with creamy-white forewings distinctly marked by two or three reddish-brown transverse lines, and dark, often blackish, hindwings. Its body is dark and hairy.
