Barred Straw Moth
Taken at Skateraw on 18th June 2017 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
Fact File


Barred Straw Moth.
Species:
Order:
Family:
Eulithis pyraliata.
Lepidoptera.
Geometridae.
Larval Food:
Description:

Wingspan:

Habitat:
Flies/Found:
Feature:
Various Bedstraws.
The forewings are bright yellow with two narrow brown fascia. The hindwings are cream but are rarely seen due to the characteristic resting position.
28 - 33 mm.
Hedgerows, gardens, woodland rides, scrubby grassland.
Mid June - Early August