Plagodis dolabraria
A most distinctive moth with a ‘scorched’ appearance with its dark markings and crumpled wings. The female is seldom seen, but the male rests with its abdomen curled up. Wingspan 34 to 38mm.
The caterpillar feeds mainly on oaks and birches, but also other deciduous trees.
The adults fly May to June, males attracted to light, females to sugar. Found in woodland, parks and gardens. Common and widespread in England and Wales, less so in Ireland and Scotland.
June 2007, local field, Staffordshire. © Pete Hillman 2007.
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Amazing find…the last pic gives all the details, Pete!
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Thank you, Indira 🙂
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This one certainly has an unusual wing shape and color. Thanks for sharing this Pete.
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Thank you for your lovely comment, Peggy 🙂
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A case of flying too close to the flame? 🙂
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🙂
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Great protective coloration for wood and trees!
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Really does look like he got too close to the flame 🙂
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It sure does 🙂
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Wow! It does look like a piece of paper/leaf set on fire! I need to be on the look out for this one.
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Thank you, Davina 🙂 It is an extraordinary moth.
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Now that’s one I’d like in the trap
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It sure is one of kind, Paul.
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