Geometridae: Larentiinae

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

BF1758 (ABH70.093)

Christophstal, June 2014
Christophstal, June 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Christophstal, June 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 2012-2013
 2014
 2015
 2016-onwards


General Information

This moth has a unique and unmistakable resting posture.

 

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 15-18mm.
Foodplant(s): cleavers (Galium aparine), bedstraws (Galium spp.)
Flying: One generation, late May-early September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Not endangered

Habitat

Grassland, heathland, scrub, open woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Baden-Württemberg.

Last recorded in July 2016

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 22 June to 18 July



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