Can someone identify this butterfly?

[davetommo2000]

Can anyone identify the attached butterfly. We spotted it at Ingleton Falls but have not found anything in our books.
It was not blue .....more black.
As I do not have a great knowledge of butterflies I would appreciate the help.
Thanks
Dave Thompson
Fife
Scotland

[Mark Colvin]

Hi Dave,

Its a moth known as the Chimney Sweeper (Odezia atrata).

Kind regards. Mark

[grumpy]

Hi Dave, its larvae feed on Pignut a small member of the Umbellifer family found in unimproved pastureland, hope this helps.


best wishes

Dave C

[davetommo2000]

Thanks for the info, how do you tell a butterfly from a moth, is it something to do with how many wings?