Lomaspilis marginata – Yep … it’s a moth and not a butterfly, believe it or not. Quite a delicate looking moth with brown markings which can be quite variable.
© Peter Hillman ♦ 19th July 2015 ♦ Back garden, Staffordshire ♦ Nikon D3200
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That’s a beauty, Pete!
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Thank you, Greta 🙂
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Your photos show us what great variety of moths are out there – absolutely delightful!
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Thank you, Eliza. I think that is one of the reasons I am ‘moth mad’ because of their variety 🙂
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Wow! You are really skilled at catching these beauties at the perfect moment. Stay safe and healthy, Peter.
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Thaknk you very much, Sandra 🙂 You, too!
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What an interesting pattern this one has – and an excellent photograph of it.
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Thank you Anne 🙂 It is one I haven’t seen often, but is always a welcome visitor 🙂
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Fabulous designs on its wings! Moths are as lovely as butterflies 🙂
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Thank you, Indira! They sure are! 🙂
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Whoa! Those wings are amazing. 😊
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Thank you, Irene 🙂
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That’s a fantastic moth, so distinctive, and more fringing. I’m much more tuned into moths these days because of your blog. Pity I don’t see many different ones.
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Thank you very much, Jill 🙂 I am glad I have managed to retune your thoughts on them 🙂
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What a beauty! Marvellous picture.
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Thank you very much! 🙂
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Another fine entry in the category “Moths are beautiful too, not just butterflies”. While maybe not as showy in most cases, the pattern and colors of moths are truly lovely…well, maybe with the exception of the bird dropping moths. 🙂
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🙂 Thank you, Steve 🙂 From a young age I have always has a fascination for moths and other small critters (I think you probably guessed that already 😉 and moths have always held a particular interest for me.
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