Three-striped Longhorn
Common NameThree-striped Longhorn
Scientific NameAmata phegea
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white, orange
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, open woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central Europe, parts of Asia
Host PlantsPlantago, Taraxacum, various low-growing herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are hairy and typically overwinter before pupating in the spring. Adults emerge in early summer.
Identification TipsLook for its striking black and white striped pattern, bright orange head, and long white antennae. It is active during the day, often seen fluttering slowly in sunny meadows.
Description
This day-flying moth has a black body and wings, with three prominent white stripes on each forewing and a distinctive orange head and collar. It possesses long, slender white antennae.
