Barred Sallow - Tiliacea aurago
Alternative names
Xanthia aurago
Description
Wingspan 27-32 mm. An attractive moth with red-brown wings that are crossed by a thick band of golden yellow.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
It inhabits wooded valleys, downland and Southern heaths.
When to see it
Flies in September and October.
Life History
The larvae feed on Beech or Field Maple - at first on the buds and subsequently on the flowers and leaves.
UK Status
Mainly distributed in the South and South-East of England, it occurs locally as far North as Northern England.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = B (scarce resident or restricted distribution or regular migrant)
Reference
73.180 BF2272
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015