Moth ID please (British)

Paul Iddon

This small moth is about 1 inch or long, maybe a fraction more.


















This one 3 images stacked in CombineZ...






I figure it is probably a common enough moth, but I don't know which. Any suggestions?



Paul.

canon400d

Paul Iddon wrote:

This small moth is about 1 inch or long, maybe a fraction more.

This one 3 images stacked in CombineZ...

I figure it is probably a common enough moth, but I don't know which. Any suggestions?

Paul.

I am no expert but I would say it is the Tortieshell butterfly.
Bob

dusty-dog

I'm no expert, but those antenna make me think it's a butterfly, not a moth.

Lord Vetinari

Lvvely series Paul. It is a moth but no idea on ID
Brian V.

Paul Iddon

Thanks Brian.

Folks, when I find out, I'll update!


Paul.

MichelleL

Love the series - i don't know why but the last picture really appeals to me. Isn't it fun trying to id what you capture - especially when there can be variations in the family and the male and female very rarely look alike.
Happy id'ing.

MichelleL

EDIT - I'm wondering if your picture is of a butterfly in the skipper family?

Paul Iddon

Thanks Michelle. Fun indeed...


I am 99% sure it is a moth cos ALL butterflies have a "rounded bump" on the end of the antennae.


Paul.

Paul Iddon

Now I have managed to source the identity...



Small Phoenix Ecliptopera silaceata



A double-brooded species, flying in spring from May to July, and then again in August and September, except in the north where there is just one generation.

Quite common in England and Wales, but less so in Scotland and Ireland, it inhabits a range of woodland and open habitats.

The main larval foodplants are willowherbs.


So now we know..



Paul.

ccpickre

Paul Iddon wrote:

Thanks Michelle. Fun indeed...


I am 99% sure it is a moth cos ALL butterflies have a "rounded bump" on the end of the antennae.


Paul.

That and butterflies hold their wings up when not flying, unlike moths that hold them against their backs like normal insects.

Paul Iddon

ccpickre wrote:

That and butterflies hold their wings up when not flying, unlike moths that hold them against their backs like normal insects.

True.




Paul.

Skippy

Paul Iddon wrote:

This small moth is about 1 inch or long, maybe a fraction more.

This one 3 images stacked in CombineZ...
I figure it is probably a common enough moth, but I don't know which. Any suggestions?

Paul.

Hi Paul, I've looked in my book and can't find this moth in it

Looks like he's on a mission, ready to go, waiting for the signal.

Got yourself some nice shots in this series ... Skippy
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