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Shropshire, United Kingdom

Does anyone know whether this little fella is a moth or a butterfly - it is munching away on my miniature buddleia




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Possibly a mullein moth?

22 Jun, 2016

 

Thanks Stera - I shall google that one

22 Jun, 2016

 

Endangered species.

22 Jun, 2016

 

Wow - look after the little chap then!

22 Jun, 2016

 

Been searching and cannot find it listed as endangered. It is considered a pest. Get it off the plant and.......

23 Jun, 2016

 

I have left him where he is because I like moths and butterflies and he his welcome to help himself to some buddliea - thanks for all your comments - Jane

23 Jun, 2016

 

Certainly very common in the Midlands, they tend to strip the leaves of Great Mullein and reduce them to lace.

23 Jun, 2016

How do I say thanks?

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