butterfly...Can someone tell me what it is please?..
By Motinot
- 10 Jul, 2014
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Karen has one on her photo page, she says it is a Tiger Moth, have a look they look the same to me, its a really beautiful creature :O) I have never seen one of these before. :O)
11 Jul, 2014
and again it has posted twice, what is it with this site this morning, maybe it is just me. lol. got a bit of a headache. lol :O)
11 Jul, 2014
How lovely it is ... I just read up on it to find the conspicuous patterns serve as a warning to predators, the moth's body fluids are poisonous. We learn something new every day! :o)
11 Jul, 2014
It is indeed a Garden Tiger Moth....in decline in recent years and generally found in costal areas....Its a beauty...:>)
11 Jul, 2014
It is beautiful ......
11 Jul, 2014
:>)
11 Jul, 2014
It looks quite large?
12 Jul, 2014
Approx butterfly size Meanie...lol
21 Jul, 2014
So that will be average sized caterpillars to eat your plant as well then!!!!!!!
21 Jul, 2014
Yes, i suppose...:>)
25 Jul, 2014
Lovely to have this special moth in your garden Motinot. It's a Garden Tiger Moth. The brown caterpillars are very hairy with an orange hairy head, and feed on nettles, dandelions and other low growing plants.
19 Aug, 2014
Thank you Linda
21 Aug, 2014
I'm no expert but I have always been interested in the wildlife Motinot, and it's good to share too.
24 Aug, 2014
:>)
15 Sep, 2014
I've seen some unusual moths this summer but not this one :o)
17 Sep, 2014
:>)
19 Sep, 2014
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Karen has one on her photo pages, its a moth but it certainly is a beauty.
11 Jul, 2014