Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Acronictinae 2273     *     Pink-barred Sallow     *     Xanthia togata Widespread, locally common Wingspan: 27-30mm. Deep pinkish-red head and shoulders. Flight time: August-November Habitat: Damp woods, heaths, moors, gardens Larvae feed first on sallows then on herbaceous plants Similar: Sallow has orange or yellow shoulders

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. August and September 2010