unidentified Butterfly

[mr_mrsH]

came across this butterfly on the way down from Sgurr Alasdair at the end of July, anyone know what it is?
been looking on the internet to try and find it with no luck.

[ChrisW]

Thats a beauty Mr&MrsH, it's "Abraxas grossulariataa" or the Magpie Moth . Not one you want to see too many of in your garden, as the larvae feed on currants and gooseberries . In Scotland, it is quite prevalent on heather.

[mr_mrsH]

Cheers Chris