Shaded Broad-bar - Scotopteryx chenopodiata
Description
Wingspan 25-30 mm. Variable in colour but fairly easily identified.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Grassland, acid heathland, woodland rides, roadside verges, sand-dunes and gardens.
When to see it
The species has one generation, the adults flying in July and August.
Life History
The larvae feed on Vetch and Clover.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly common throughout Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)
Reference
70.045 BF1732
HAPeacockThe Orchards22 July 2012 M69 Island Sapcote SP 4636 9382 (taken 12.7.2009).JPG)
Graham CalowM69 Island, Sapcote12 July 2009
David NichollsBagworth Heath28 June 2014
Graham CalowDunton Bassett Quarry16 July 2015
Graham CalowSapcote garden101 August 2013
Graham CalowSapcote garden118 July 2014
 M69 Island Sapcote SP 4636 9382 (taken 12.7.2009).JPG)
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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UK Map
Graham CalowUllesthorpe15 July 2011
Alan SemperStathern roadside NR30 July 2014
Graham CalowSapcote garden102 August 2011
David NichollsRatby garden118 July 2005 Granitethorpe Sapcote SP 4944 9358 (taken 20.7.2009).JPG)
Graham CalowGranitethorpe Quarry, Sapcote20 July 2009
Alan SemperHolwell Browns Hill Quarry12 July 2013
Ron.stevensBroughton Astley22 July 2011
Alan SemperStathern roadside NR30 July 2014
 Granitethorpe Sapcote SP 4944 9358 (taken 20.7.2009).JPG)
