As we were trolling* home down the lane this flutter landed on the path. I knew I had seen one like it only once before so took a few photos. After looking on several butterfly identification sites it was nowhere to be seen. Then the penny dropped. Not a butterfly - a moth.
In this case a Magpie Moth: (Abraxas grossulariata)
Unfortunately I have no new videos for this Friday.
* troll, from the Middle English trollen, to stroll.
A great find John. I haven't seen one of these since I was a kid. They used to be so common then.
ReplyDeleteIt is supposed to be common Keith but I have only seen one once before.
ReplyDeleteI too am green with envy. It's years since I've seen one.
ReplyDeleteRight time, right place Adrian. It literally dropped to the ground right in front of me.
Deletewow. really gorgeous thing!
ReplyDeleteEven though I hate moths TWG I must admit I think that one is a beauty.
DeleteWhen is a Magpie not a Magpie - When its a Moth.
ReplyDeleteThere are some colourful ones John, but I don't have much interest in them myself.
That would have been a better title Roy.
DeleteNice find John. I've seen a few in the caterpillar stage but not in its full glory for many years.
ReplyDeleteIt would appear they are fairly scare nowadays from what several have said Frank.
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