Ragged Moth

Paul Iddon

Found a rather ragged moth - looks like it has been a victim of something and survived, or caught by something. Either way, it wasn't in the best of condition, and I don't know if it will survive the night or not. It's in the small conifer somewhere just now...






Paul.

Stumblebum

Superb!

Paul Iddon

Stumblebum wrote: »

Superb!

Thanks

Paul

Lord Vetinari

Lovely captures Paul
Brian v.

e6filmuser

Paul,

Nice images.

It might just be malformed. The mouthparts don't look right.

Harold

Paul Iddon

Thanks Brian & Harold


I can't really tell the species - maybe an oak processionary moth, but that's a guess.
Paul.

e6filmuser

Paul Iddon wrote: »

Thanks Brian & Harold


I can't really tell the species - maybe an oak processionary moth, but that's a guess.
Paul.

Paul,

That distinct crescent-shaped mark is wrong for that species. In case it is, and you come across its caterpillars, their hairs are extremely irritant.

Harold