Dingy Shell

I have only caught the Dingy Shell a couple of times in the last decade at home, it is easily overlooked and does not appear to be particularly attracted to light. The food plant is Alder which borders the river along much of the river bank locally so is probably commoner than my records suggest. This individual was found in the garden yesterday, it has an unusual resting position with the wings firmly closed and raised over the thorax/abdomen.

Dingy Shell