Pink-barred Sallow (Xanthia togata, (Esper, 1788))

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 13-16mm.
Foodplant(s): sallows (Salix spp.), poplars (Populus spp.), docks (Rumex spp.), herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, September-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, carr, marshes, fens and heathland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Sallow Cirrhia icteritia (=Xanthia)

09556 Pink-barred Sallow Xanthia togata, (Esper, 1788)

BF2273 (ABH73.181)