Moth for ID

[hosebirder]

Hi all,
Having searched all my books i still cannot id this little beauty, photographed in my Leicestershire garden last September.
Hope one of the experts on here will put me out of my misery!!
Brian

[geniculata]

hi hosebirder,

that would be burnished brass.

gary.

[Vince Massimo]

It is not often seen with its wings open like that, which is why it looks odd. It usually looks like this:

Cheers,

Vince

[hosebirder]

Thanks guys,
I am a complete novice at moths so appreciate your help. Funny how it is so obvious now!
Regards, Brian