Geometridae: Larentiinae

08335 Barred Straw Gandaritis pyraliata (=Eulithis), ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1758 (ABH70.093)

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General Information

This moth has a unique and unmistakable resting posture.

 

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 15-18mm.
Foodplant(s): cleavers (Galium aparine), bedstraws (Galium spp.)
Flying: One generation, late May-early September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Grassland, heathland, scrub, open woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Spinach Eulithis mellinata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, white, black, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2