Sloping Sallow
Common NameSloping Sallow
Scientific NameIpimorpha retusa
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange-brown, dark brown
HabitatDamp woodlands, fens, marshes, riverbanks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., Russia, Siberia, Japan)
Host PlantsSalix caprea, Salix cinerea, Salix aurita, Salix repens
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various sallow (willow) species, often spinning leaves together. Pupation takes place in a cocoon within the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-brown to orange-brown forewing color, the prominent dark-edged reniform spot, and the slightly 'sloping' appearance of the forewing apex. It is typically found in damp habitats where sallow trees are present.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with reddish-brown to orange-brown forewings, characterized by a distinct, dark-edged reniform spot and a wavy subterminal line. The hindwings are typically paler brown.
