Shaded Broad-bar

Can be variable in colour, from light to darker brown, with a distinct darker cross-band, though the inner area of this is usually paler. Readily disturbed from grassy vegetation and low herbage by day. Also flies from dusk and after dark.

Size and Family

• Family – Carpets and Allies (Larentiines)
• Medium Sized 

Conservation status

• UK BAP: Research only
• Common

Caterpillar Food Plants

Caterpillars feed on Clovers and vetches.

Habitat

Distribution

• Countries – England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
• Well distributed in England, Wales, lowland Scotland and Ireland. Also found on the Inner Hebrides, Orkney, the Isle of Man and rarely on the Channel Islands. Often found commonly where it occurs.