Xanthia togata

Irish status: Common Locally

Pink-barred Sallow - This colourful moth has a wingspan of around 28 mm. It flies from September to October. It is attracted to light and the larvae feed on sallow as the name suggests. Observed at Greaghnafarna Co. Leitrim mid September.

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