Plutella xylostella – A very common micro-moth with a fairly distinct diamond pattern on its … well – its back. Double-click on images to get closer.
Copyright: Peter Hillman
Camera used: Nikon D7200
Date taken: 6th July 2019
Place: Attracted to moth trap, rear garden, Staffordshire
Quite a distinctive pattern there.
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For such a small creature it sure stands out.
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What an interesting shape this moth has. I am partial to photographing the moths that are attracted to my bedside light – using my cell phone – so really enjoy the professional photographs you have been treating us to.
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I am pleased you are enjoying them. That is very kind, Anne, thank you 🙂
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Really fascinating!!
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Seen from above, the dorsal pattern is quite attractive. I only have to single click.
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The double-click works from the main blog page … not sure when in the reader.
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I don’t use the reader so maybe that’s a difference.
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It should still work … may be gremlins in the system.
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Maybe I said it in a confused way. I do see the enlarged image but only have to click once, not twice.
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You should be able to click once to enlarge, and then click a second time to get closer still 🙂
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Ah, now I’ve got it. Two clicks and we get Mothra. 🙂
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Ha ha! 🙂 I like it, Steve 🙂 Now only to find Godzilla 😉
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You have a truly amazing collection of moth photos. The number of different types is mind-boggling! All are fascinating.
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Thank you very much, Marilyn. I have been reliving my childhood fascination with them 🙂
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Great shot! It looks as if it is walking on a carpet 🙂 I love these long feelers.
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Thank you very much 🙂 They can take some patience to photograph, especially as this species hardly ever keeps still and usually flies off as soon as you position the camera 🙂
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You were very lucky 🙂
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Gosh that is so tiny, well it looks it anyway. How do you spot them?
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It is tiny, and when I have opened my trap in the morning they are all nice and cosy hiding in the egg boxes I place in there. But they don’t always want to keep still when I go to photo them, and that can be one of the biggest challenges 🙂
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