Acleris variegana – An extremely variable micro-moth species in patterning and colouration. A melanic form also occurs. Like other similar species of Tortrix, it mimics bird-droppings to evade predation. The larvae feed on the leaves of a variety of trees and shrubs, including roses, brambles, hawthorns, cherries and apples.
Copyright: Peter Hillman
Camera used: Nikon D7200
Date taken: 23rd, 24th & 30th September 2017
Place: Attracted to moth trap, rear garden, Staffordshire
Nature Journeys 
Learned something new!
I had no idea some moth wing patterns resemble bird droppings in order to avoid being eaten.
Nature is so clever.
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Hi Rebecca,
I am pleased you learned something new 🙂 Nature is indeed so clever.
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Perfect in camouflage!
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Sure 🙂
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Some do have an uncanny resemblance to guano. Funny how a moth can make poop beautiful. Evolution is a wondrous thing.
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Some hoverfly larvae have learnt the same trick in their evolution, too … and it does make you wonder even if they are aware themselves that they look like bird poo on a leaf. Keeps them alive, so I don’t suppose they would really care.if they did.
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Bird muck camo, well, you live and learn. The wonders of nature.
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