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Sallow

Xanthia icteritia

About Sallow

A pretty golden-yellow moth found in autumn, associated with sallow trees. Adults can be attracted to sugar or wine rope. Larvae feed on sallow catkins before descending to feed on low plants.

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Larvae begin life eating sallow catkins high in trees, then descend to complete development on ground-level plants.

Distribution

Where Sallow can be found

Seasonal Activity

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Peak activity Moderate Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Sallow (Xanthia icteritia). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/sallow

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