A couple of moths

Discussion in 'Wildlife Corner' started by pip, Oct 7, 2007.

  1. pip

    pip Gardener

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    I am pretty sure that this one is the Silver Y moth,one of our european summer visitors.


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    I haven't a clue what the name of this unusual looking moth is.

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  2. elainefiz

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    They seem to be a little confused.The first belongs among a pile of dead leaves and the second stuck to a tree?? :D
     
  3. strongylodon

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    Your right with the first one Pip, the second is a White Plume moth - Pterphorus Pentadactyla also known as a T moth for obvious reasons. [​IMG]
     
  4. pip

    pip Gardener

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    Quite right elainefiz :D
    Thanks for the ID on the second moth Strongy. [​IMG]
     
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