Ypsolopha scabrella – Quite an extraordinary looking little moth with distinctive raised tufts which can be seen when the moth is at rest.
Copyright: Peter Hillman
Camera used: Nikon D7200
Date taken: 20th July 2017
Place: Attracted to moth trap, rear garden, Staffordshire
Excellent macros.
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Thank you, Rabirius 🙂
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I am amazed at the variety of moths you have!!
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Over the years I have seen and photographed many. Not being able to get out and shoot new photos at present has given me the opportunity to catch up a little.
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I hate getting smudges on my wainscots. OTOH, I’d love to see one of these handsome little ones, even on my wainscotting. 🙂
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LOL! 🙂 They are the thing with their little tufts.
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That’s an amazing shot 👏👏👏. So much detail.
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Thank you, Ted. The little ones are always a challenge, and apart from their size, some fly off before you have even had chance to focus your lens.
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I’m amazed at the huge variety of moths! And wondering how some of them got such unusual names. I guess the smudge part of this one’s common name is because when swatted, it would leave a dusty smudge.
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Yes, candice, there are over 2,500 different species of moth in Great Britain, and some of the names are quite unusual.
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Well then, you’ve got your work cut out for you with so many still to photograph!
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I guess I have, Candice 🙂
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