Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Acronictinae 2272     *     Barred Sallow     *     Xanthia aurago Photo: UK September 2011 Wingspan: 27-32mm Flight time: September-November Habitat: Woodland, parks, hedgerows and gardens. Usually found on calcareous soils. Larvae feed on buds, flowers and leaves of Beech and Field Maple

Barred Sallow, Xanthia aurago
UK. September 2011