Yellow-barred Brindled Moth
Common NameYellow-barred Brindled Moth
Scientific NameTherapis flavicaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, scrubland
Geographic RangeCentral and Southern Europe, parts of Asia (e.g., Russia, China, Japan, Korea)
Host PlantsPrunus, Crataegus, Betula, Quercus, Salix, Populus
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs. They typically overwinter as pupae in the soil or leaf litter, emerging as adults in late spring to summer.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale yellow ground color and the scattered, irregular dark brown markings across both forewings and hindwings. The overall shape and pattern are characteristic for the species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale yellow wings, marked with irregular dark brown or black spots and blotches, particularly on the forewings. The hindwings are similar but often paler with fewer markings.
