Barred straw - Eulithis pyraliata

The barred straw is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is sometimes placed in the genus ''Gandaritis''. It is found throughout the Palearctic region, including Britain and Ireland, and also the Near East.

The wingspan is 33–38 mm. The forewings are bright yellow with two narrow brown fascia. The hindwings are cream but are rarely seen due to the characteristic resting position . The species flies at night from June to August and is attracted to light.

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