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Managed to ‘disturb’ this poor moth!

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Managed to ‘disturb’ this poor moth!

I was trimming along the ivy hedge and sadly disturbed some wildlife including this moth..not sure what type it is..although it’s probably not a very exciting one..obviously incognito with the log shed/wood.
Ps. Definitely nowhere near handsome as Shirley's very pretty coloured moth!



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Very interesting-looking Kate … great capture!

11 Jun, 2021

 

Brilliant camouflage.

11 Jun, 2021

 

The closest I can find in my book is from the Owlet Moths called the Angle Shades. Hope this helps.

11 Jun, 2021

 

it is indeed an angle shades and hatched relatively recently hence the pinkish trailing edge. its a common immigrant.

we had a couple in the trap last week.
lovely capture.

11 Jun, 2021

 

Thanks Sheila and Ange! I was feeling a little guilty disturbing it!

11 Jun, 2021

 

Thanks both Linda and Eileen, I’m very appreciative of your feedback! Very kind.
Good t0 know what this moth is and some background info.

11 Jun, 2021

 

I actually quite like the look of this Moth!

12 Jun, 2021

 

Aw, thanks, Shirley! 😊

12 Jun, 2021

 

He has lovely colours Kate!

20 Jun, 2021

 

Thank you, Janey. I was keen to know what type he was and Eileen has given me the answer. You definitely learn a lot on here!

20 Jun, 2021

 

Me too, it really makes you smile when you see little insects and the like.

21 Jun, 2021



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