Broad-barred White - Hecatera bicolorata

Wingspan 28-35 mm. Broad dark grey or blackish central band on a whitish forewing which has a straight leading edge.

Its preferred habitats are down land, wasteland and suburban areas.

June to August.

The larvae feed on the flowers and buds of such plants as Hawk's-beards and Hawkweeds.

Found throughout England and Wales, though more commonly in the south and east, it has a scattered distribution elsewhere, being local in Scotland and Ireland. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.

Fairly frequent but not common in Leicestershire & Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = B (scarce resident or restricted distribution or regular migrant)