Roland's Sallow
Common NameRoland's Sallow
Scientific NameEupsilia rolani
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)37
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeWestern and Central Europe, extending eastwards
Host Plantsoak, birch, willow, hawthorn, poplar
Flight PeriodSeptember to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in spring, larvae feed on deciduous tree leaves during summer, pupate in the soil, and adults emerge in autumn to overwinter.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled grey forewings with a distinct, often pale-outlined reniform stigma, and its characteristic flight period as an overwintering adult.
Description
A robust, medium-sized moth with mottled grey forewings featuring darker wavy lines and a prominent, often pale-ringed reniform stigma, and a very furry thorax.
