Unsated Sallow
Common NameUnsated Sallow
Scientific NameAgrochola circellaris
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyXyleninae
Wingspan (mm)38.5
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsSalix, Ulmus, Quercus, Betula, Populus
Flight PeriodLate August to November
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs in spring, then pupate in the soil during summer, with adults emerging in late summer and autumn.
Identification TipsLook for the uniform reddish-brown forewings with prominent, wavy dark antemedial, postmedial, and subterminal lines. The flight period in autumn is also a key indicator.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with reddish-brown to orange-brown forewings, characterized by distinct wavy dark transverse lines and often faintly outlined stigmata.
