At first glance these two fairly well-defined macro-moths from the family Erebidae – subfamily Herminiinae – look quite similar. But look more closely … see how their finely drawn lines are different? Double-click to peer closer …
Copyright: Peter Hillman
Camera used: Nikon D7200
Date taken: 6th July 2019 & 29th June 2019
Place: Attracted to moth trap, rear garden, Staffordshire
Nature Journeys 
Sure enough. If the devil’s in the details, it’s such small details that might bedevil someone trying to identify these.
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It’s always a good saying that one, Linda. and it is so right with some species.
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Amazing to see the pattern of the scales, like they are made of pixels!
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That they are, Eliza 🙂
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A very subtle distinction. The moths must have some other way of identifying their own species, rather than carefully studying the wavy lines!
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I am pleased you noticed the slight differences, Judith 🙂 Yes, probably through pheromones.
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