Black & white Butterfly or moth

[rene7]

Out the other day and spotted flocks of these Black& white Butterfly/Moth? they're about same size as a small blue or orangetip I checked in the Collins book - its not in there??
Anyone know what it is?
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rene

[jimothyc]

Looks to be a Chimney Sweeper Moth.

https://butterfly-conservation.org/moths/chimney-s...

[blueg33]

jimothyc said:

Looks to be a Chimney Sweeper Moth.

https://butterfly-conservation.org/moths/chimney-s...

Agree - IMO it's a beautiful insect

[rene7]

thanks guys - yep that looks it.
The CRAPPY Collins book picture is chocolate brown - Duh - Great Guide book huh!

[Simpo Two]

rene7 said:

thanks guys - yep that looks it.
The CRAPPY Collins book picture is chocolate brown - Duh - Great Guide book huh!

They must have used an old one... 'It rarely varies in colour but may become browner with wear.'