Rosy Tabby
Common NameRosy Tabby
Scientific NameEndotricha flammealis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPyralinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellowish-brown, reddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, heathland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia, introduced to North America
Host Plantsheather, gorse, broom, various herbaceous plants, detritus
Flight PeriodJune to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on decaying leaves, detritus, and sometimes low-growing plants like heather or gorse. They overwinter as larvae, pupating in a cocoon in spring.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive reddish-brown forewings with two wavy dark lines and a rosy or purplish tint near the outer margin. Its small size and typical triangular resting posture are also key features.
Description
A small moth with yellowish to reddish-brown forewings, featuring two wavy darker transverse lines and often a rosy or purplish flush along the outer margin. The hindwings are a paler, more uniform brown.
