Chimney Sweeper Moth Odezia atrata

Chimney Sweeper moth
Chimney Sweeper moth
A pretty, black, day-flying moth with white wing tips and sparkles like coal dust in the sunshine. Nationally scarce in UK.
Chimney Sweeper moth Wingspan: 23-27 mm
Chimney Sweeper moth UK flight time: Jun-Jul.
Chimney Sweeper moth It can fade to dark brown.
Chimney Sweeper moth "If I make myself as small as possible and hide behind this blade of grass . . . "
Chimney Sweeper moth
Chimney Sweeper moth