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Spotted this little fella today....He is only about 1/2 inch long from head to tail, You can see his size from the spent Mirabilis flower next to him...



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Hi Milky, google 'mint moth' I think that's your fella :)
Sorry,if you google 'british moths' then click on uk then go down to second site there are some fabulous photo's there.

16 Aug, 2009

 

Thanks Aster...I shall have a quick look

16 Aug, 2009

 

Your Right Aster thankyou........

16 Aug, 2009

 

He's beautiful Milky , and matches your plant.......Mint moth...would it feed on mint then do you think?

16 Aug, 2009

 

I had a quick look on google Janey, but didnt read all the info.....He was so small and pretty, Like a little minature

16 Aug, 2009

 

Mint and marjoram it said Janey,maybe he just fancied a change Lol
Just had another look ,it's the caterpillars that feed on the mint :0

16 Aug, 2009

 

Actually he was quite near my tub of mint.!!...........

16 Aug, 2009

 

Oh dear could have been up to no good then !

16 Aug, 2009

 

Are you saying Hanky panky is going on in my garden Aster ha ha ha .....

16 Aug, 2009

 

If it's laying eggs the hanky panky has already happened lol :)))

16 Aug, 2009

 

He...he!

16 Aug, 2009

amy
Amy
 

IT,s very pretty !

17 Aug, 2009

 

Thanks all......Lets just say I have a productive garden he he he ........

17 Aug, 2009

 

Very nice, I would say!!

17 Aug, 2009

 

Pretty moth, but obviously up to no good..........

17 Aug, 2009

 

As long as they keep coming Dotty I dont mind.......When they all disappear we 've got problems.......Lol

18 Aug, 2009

 

Moths have easily be as beautiful as butterflies :o))

18 Aug, 2009

 

Certainly are Gunner.....

19 Aug, 2009

 

Yes I for one agree about being as beautiful as butterflies, nice picture probably my favourite :-)

20 Aug, 2009

 

Thanks Davey.........

21 Aug, 2009

 

Great photo Milky...love the colours and markings !

21 Aug, 2009

 

Its the 1st time I think I have seen one Bonkers.....They are so small and perfect..........

21 Aug, 2009



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