Rose-banded Eublemma
Common NameRose-banded Eublemma
Scientific NameEublemma roseana
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyEublemminae
Wingspan (mm)17
Primary Colorspale yellow, pink, brown
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, open woodlands, coastal areas
Geographic RangeWestern and Central Europe, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsHelichrysum arenarium, Gnaphalium, Achillea
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the flower heads and seeds of various Asteraceae plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size and the distinctive broad, wavy rose-pink band contrasting with the pale ochre forewings.
Description
A small moth with pale yellowish-brown forewings featuring a prominent, broad, wavy rose-pink band across the middle.
