The Broom-tip (Chesias rufata) is a moth of the Geometridae family. It has a wide range in central and western Europe, including Great Britain and Ireland. It is also found from Morocco to Asia Minor. The wingspan is 26–32 mm.The approximately oval-shaped wings are typical. The basal area of the forewing is silver. There is a very distinct reddish-brown cross band. Some specimens show a grey basal area and very wide reddish-brown areas on either side of the midfield.Others show a black mark on the upper part of the second cross line of the fore wings following the mark is a reddish or ochreous flush, extending to the tips of the wings. A dark dividing line is located at the apex. A wavy whitish stands near the margin. The hindwings are unpatterned ochre-grey in colour.