Shaded Broad-bar Scotopteryx chenopodiata

Shaded Broad-bar moth
Shaded Broad-bar moth
A moth often disturbed in the day in meadows and grasslands, the Shaded Broad-bar is not a true day-flying moth but is seen flying short distances by day. It rests upside down. With the basic bar pattern, it is quite variable in shades of light and dark brown and grey.
Shaded Broad-bar moth
Shaded Broadbar moth
Shaded Broadbar moth
Wingspan 25-30mm; UK flight time Jul-Aug.