| Barred Straw | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Eulithis |
| Species: | E. pyraliata |
| Binomial name | |
| Eulithis pyraliata Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775 |
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The Barred Straw (Eulithis pyraliata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is sometimes placed in the genus Gandaritis. It is found throughout the Palearctic region, including Britain (but not Ireland), and also the Near East.
The wingspan is 33–38 mm. The forewings are bright yellow with 2 narrow brown fascia. The hindwings are cream but are rarely seen due to the characteristic resting position (see Spinach (Moth)). The species flies at night from June to August [1] and is attracted to light.
The larva feeds on bedstraw. The species overwinters as an egg.
Chinery, Michael Collins Guide to the Insects of Britain and Western Europe 1986 (Reprinted 1991)
Skinner, Bernard Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles 1984