Buff Arches (Habrosyne pyritoides) | Species | ||||||||||||
 Taken at Aston, Oxon., on July 8th 2023. (1/250th sec at f11. © David Hastings) DescriptionFamily: Drepanidae Wing span: 34 - 40mm The forewing markings of this moth have a flint-like quality, and are unmistakable, etched with white and orange-brown 'arches'. It is found throughout England, Wales and Ireland, but is scarce in southern Scotland. It is most numerous in open woodland, particularly coppiced areas and young plantations, but can be found anywhere that bramble grows. It over-winters as a pupa in a loose cocoon underground. Adults are on the wing from late June to early August. Larval foodplants are Bramble and Dewberry. Adults come to sugar, wine ropes and light traps. Sightings
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