Small Ranunculus Moth Hecatera dysodea

Small Ranunculus Moth - top
Small Ranunculus Moth - side
Small Ranunculus Moth - underside
The Small Ranunculus moth became extinct in UK in the 1930s but re-established itself around the Thames estuary around the turn of the century.
Photos of this unfortunate damaged individual were kindly provided by Ken Godwin from north Kent.
Wingspan 32-34mm; UK flight time Jun-Aug.
Small Ranunculus Moth It subsequently re-colonised some of its former range in southeast England and by 2026 (probably well before) it had reached northwest London as evidenced by this individual, also injured, on my front door (mid August).