Emmelina monodactyla – An odd-looking moth which often rests with its wings rolled tightly up. It is quite a weak flier, and will only travel a short distance before settling down again.
Copyright: Peter Hillman
Camera used: Nikon D7200
Date taken: 8th July 2017
Place: Attracted to moth trap, rear garden, Staffordshire
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Wow. That is a strange-looking moth, Pete.
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They are one of the strange ones, Mike, and fascinating 🙂
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I never would have guessed a moth could come in such a shape as this one.
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The first time I saw one of these I had no idea what it was, just looked like some lint floating around. They are cool moths and a challenge to get a good shot sometimes.
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They do float like lint, and that is a good way of describing their slow and weak flight. I do indeed find these one of the harder of the lepidoptera to photograph. Their small size and odd shape do make it a challenge.
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How extraordinary. I’ve never heard of a moth (or butterfly) rolling its wings up and it makes for a very unusual photo.
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They are indeed extraordinary, and completely different to what we perceive to be moth-like. I often soo them in the summer slowly fluttering around the flowers in the garden.
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It looks as though it is on the runway ready for take-off.
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I guess it does, lol 🙂
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This was exactly my thought! Cool!
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A unique specimen! Excellent find!!
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They are quite unique, and one could say they fall into the ‘weird and wonderful’ section of the moth world. Thank you, Indira 🙂
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