Pink-barred Sallow Xanthia togata
Pink-barred Sallow Xanthia togata
73.181 BF2273
Wingspan 27-30 mm.
A widespread and fairly common species over much of the British Isles, frequenting mainly damp woodland and marshy areas.
It is single-brooded, flying in September and October, when it will visit sugar as well as artificial light.
The young larvae feed inside the catkins of sallow (Salix), and when more mature, on a range of herbaceous plants.
A widespread and fairly common species over much of the British Isles, frequenting mainly damp woodland and marshy areas.
It is single-brooded, flying in September and October, when it will visit sugar as well as artificial light.
The young larvae feed inside the catkins of sallow (Salix), and when more mature, on a range of herbaceous plants.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 4 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 1 |
| April | 4 |
| May | 2 |
| June | 7 |
| July | 28 |
| August | 2,199 |
| September | 23,793 |
| October | 12,087 |
| November | 129 |
| December | 3 |
