Magpie Moth - West Midlands UK

On the wall in our living room. The Magpie is a medium-sized moth which is quite butterfly-like in appearance. It is on the wing during summer when it can be frequently found in gardens, as well as woodland, scrub and heather moorland. The caterpillars feed on a variety of shrubs, including Hazel, Hawthorn, Privet and currants. The Magpie overwinters as a caterpillar and pupates in late spring.