Unidentified black and white moth

[britnik]

Can anyone please I.D. this moth?
Can't advise on habitat as I found it on my door mat this evening.



Thanks for looking

[Jason Claxton]

Hi Britnik

It is Black Arches.

[britnik]

Thanks Jason, that was quick.

Is there a web site where you can select distinguishing features and narrow down the list of possible moths? A sort of moth identity-kit?

[Jason Claxton]

You're Welcome britnik

I'm afraid I don't know of a site like that,but it would be great if there was. UK Moths has some excellent photos,but it could mean trawling through lots and lots of photos to find your I.D,if you don't know which family your moth belongs to.

Cheers Jason.

[MetalMoth]

Originally Posted by britnik

Thanks Jason, that was quick.

Is there a web site where you can select distinguishing features and narrow down the list of possible moths? A sort of moth identity-kit?

I know UK Moths has this search engine:

British Moths | Keyword Search | UKMoths

I have never used it before but it might be worth having a play around with!

[britnik]

Thanks for the link MetalMoth
Worked great for "+Black +White", straight to the Black Arches
Will definitely give it a try next time.

Edit: And "+green +black" finds the Merveille du Jour which found me a few months back

[MetalMoth]

I am glad to see that it works so well. I think I may have to try it out sometime when i get stuck on a moth!