Lesser Treble-bar

Very similar to the Treble-bar, with which it is easily confused. It is usually slightly smaller with less intense dark cross-bands. The angle of the narrow basal cross-band is slightly acute, the angle being quite sharp. The tip of the abdomen in both sexes is blunt, in the male of the Treble-bar it is pointed.

Readily disturbed by day from its foodplant or surrounding vegetation. Flies from dusk and after dark.

Size and Family

• Family – Carpets and Allies (Larentiines)
• Small Sized 
• Wingspan Range - 32-38mm

Conservation status

• UK BAP: Not listed
• Common

Caterpillar Food Plants

St John’s-worts.

Habitat

Distribution

• Countries – England, Wales
• Mainly restricted to southern Britain, being found north through Wales to Cumbria and Co. Durham. Most frequent in the southern parts of its distribution. Rare on Jersey.