Moth, Shaded Broad-bar. 05082024, 04 f

Moth, Shaded Broad-bar,

" Scotpteryx chenopdiata ",

 

Adult has buffish forewings with a central area comprising several cross-bands of varying intensity ( outer and inner bands are usually dark brown, the central one often paler ) and a single dark spot,

Wingspan ;- 25 -30mm,

Flies ;- July - August,

Larva ;- Feeds on vetches and clovers,

Status ;- Widespread and locally common in open grassy habitats,

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