Dark Arches
Moth.
(Apamea monoglypha)
At first sight a blur
of brownish patterns ...
Information:
They can vary from a mid-brown to an almost black colour but if
you can see a pale "W" towards the centre of the outer edge and
a large oval and equally large kidney mark and the general shape
as for the moth in the photo then you are looking at a Dark
Arches moth.
Fore-wing length: 19-26mm. They fly June-August and can be seen
just about everywhere in Britain. They are often attracted to
light & can also be seen on flowers where they will rest,
quivering and with wings outstretched.