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This is Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa), and its is quite an extraordinary looking moth. Very distinctively shaped and patterned which make it resemble a withered leaf. It rests with its wings folded in an unusual fashion.
It is often seen during the day resting on walls, fences and foliage.
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Quite the find! Very nice, Pete!
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Thank you, Belinda 🙂 I hadn’t seen one for many years … probably over a decade … and there was this one sitting at the bottom of my shed door!
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At first glance it seemed worn and ragged, but it isn’t — that’s just the way it is. It’s a lovely discovery.
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It was a lucky find …. a glance in the right direction as I walked the garden path on what has been a very grey and gloomy day here with skies overcast and temperatures lowering … so this one helped to brighten my day 🙂
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I see a tribal mask when I look at this moth.
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Really does resemble a leaf!
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Absolutely beautiful how you captured this moth.
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Beautiful image and what an amazing moth, isn’t nature truly spectacular?
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It sure is, Laura! Thank you 🙂
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It’s pretty easy to overlook these as they blend in so well. I’ve never posted it so can’t share it but have come across a few bird dropping moths. I like a leaf mimic a little better. 🙂 Nicely seen and captured, Pete.
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Thank you, Steve. There is a few bird dropping moths around here, too. Amazing what nature does.
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It’s perfect!
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A number of our smaller moth are very good at camouflaging themselves against leaves or bark. How they evolved in that way is an intriguing and wonderful thought.
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Nature always seems to find a way to better itself in its survival.
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Ive seen one of these in my insect house. I had put pieces of bark in a pile and it was only by chance that i spotted it. Such a clever disguise.
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They are real beauties … and clever as you say 🙂
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So easy to overlook, yet so pretty in close up! I will have to look out for one.
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Hopefully you will get to see one! 🙂
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Super shots Pete.
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Many thanks, Brian!
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Amazing find! Probably missed by most of us. 😊
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Thank you, Irene 🙂 This is my second sighting in 2 years, but it may still be extending its range.
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Distinctively shaped, indeed. You may well have looked right past others of its kind over the years.
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True indeed.
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Clever moth! Nice shots too he’s a beauty 🙂
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He is a beauty. Thank you, Julie! 🙂
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Nature never ceases to amaze!
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