Marbled Orchard Tortrix
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Hedya nubiferana
One of many similar species which mimics a bird-dropping when at rest, this is a common species throughout Britain, mainly nocturnal.
The Larvae feed on a variety of trees including Hawthorn and Blackthorn.
The forewing ground colour is grey-brown.
There is a square, basal black spot, and just distal to this a more or less clear, light-grey cross-band.
At the wing tip there is a wide, snow-white cross-band (similar to the white uric acid in bird excrement).
The hindwings are thinly shelled, light grey-brown with brown veins.
The Moth flies from May to August, the Adult is easily attracted to light.