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#MothOfTheDay is a real autumn regular in the Southeast UK. Again, a continental immigrant and not yet a suspected colonist. I had 6 of these visitors last night. The ethereal... JASMINE PEARL Palpita vitrealis Larvae feed on Jasmine and Olive. #moths #moth #mothsandbutterflies #butterflies #MothsMatter #nature #wildlife #britishwildlife #lepidoptera #entomology #insect #garden #autumn #october #conservation #biodiversity #alttext #science #educate
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#3goodthings #butterflies

  1. At last I managed to photo the #cloudedyellow butterfly! It is so elusive and only stays still for a second. Sorry about the quality of the photo.
  2. These butterflies have been so rare but this year there seem to be quite a few about. It's good to see a comeback of the species in this drought.
  3. Exercised in water today.
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#MothOfTheDay is POPLAR KITTEN (left and top right) Fircula bifida Similar to Sallow Kitten (bottom right). Differences - Poplar Kitten much larger (1.5 x size), less bold contrasting features & central dark band has straighter, smoother outer edge. Sallow band edge more scalloped. #moths #moth #mothsandbutterflies #butterflies #MothsMatter #nature #wildlife #britishwildlife #lepidoptera #entomology #insect #cute #garden #summer #august #conservation #biodiversity #alttext #science #educate
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#MothOfTheDay - if Mothman did adult movies, this would surely be my name ... DUSKY THORN Ennomos fuscantaria For me, this autumnal leaf mimic is the first real sign of the beginning of the end of #summer. Larval foodplant is ash. #moths #moth #mothsandbutterflies #butterflies #MothsMatter #nature #wildlife #britishwildlife #lepidoptera #entomology #insect #cute #garden #summer #august #conservation #biodiversity #alttext #science #educate
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#MothOfTheDay is a bit of a controversial one. Larvae can strip oak trees and cause terrible skin / breathing problems if handled. Yet the moth itself (completely non-toxic) is quite neat and pretty. OAK PROCESSIONARY Thaumetopoea processionea As always, recorded for official use. #moths #moth #mothsandbutterflies #butterflies #MothsMatter #nature #wildlife #britishwildlife #lepidoptera #entomology #insect #cute #garden #summer #july #conservation #biodiversity #alttext #science #educate
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