Omphaloscelis lunosa – There is a dark ‘crescent moon’ marking on the pale underwing of this moth which gives it its name.
Copyright: Peter Hillman
Camera used: Nikon D7200
Date taken: 23rd, 24th & 30th September 2017
Place: Attracted to moth trap, rear garden, Staffordshire
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Your photographs are magnificent.
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Thank you, Anne 🙂 I was fortunate that even in autumn so many of these were around visiting the garden.
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The rich diversity of moths you highlight is wonderful, Pete. Most are new to me. I particularly like the first photo!
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Thank you, Belinda 🙂 There are over 2,500 species of moth in this country – 160,000 species around the world – and their diversity is certainly wonderful 🙂
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Not too colourful but nevertheless very beautiful!
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It’s the patterning with this moth ….. almost like a net. Thank you 🙂
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Very nice, really!
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That’s a beauty of a moth and I really like the first shot on that lovely leaf.
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Thank you, Steve. This species has quite a nice variation.
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