1773 Broken-barred Carpet Electrophaes corylata
(Thunberg, 1792)
Wingspan 22-30 mm.Occupying woodland, scrubland and other bushy places, this fairly common species occurs throughout most of Britain.
The single generation is on the wing in May and June, when it is attracted to light.
The larvae feed on the foliage of a range of trees and bushes.