Buff Arches

Length=19-22mm
Habitat=Woodland,hedgerows and gardens.
Larval Food Plant=Bramble and Dewberry
Flight Period=Jun-Aug

Species Description

The Buff Arches is a unique and distinctive moth that rests with it's wings in a tent like manor. The Buff Arches is a widespread and fairly common moth in much of south and central England. It is also fairly common moth in much of wales but is scares in north of England and absent from Scotland. The patterns on the Buff Arches wings assemble a piece of wood or a bit of bark.