I was watching a bee busily collecting pollen from an Autumn Crocus flower when I noticed a small dark triangle move. I had a feeling it must be a moth and a bit of research showed it was a micro moth, Anthophila fabriciana known as Nettle-tap:
Although descriptions say they have a 10-15 mm wingspan, presumably when in flight, as this one crept from pollen grain to pollen grain around the petals I would estimate that it was about 5-6 mm across. I also managed to take a bit of video:
These are said to be very common daytime flying moths which are active from May to October.
Background sounds include the bee I was originally watching and various whistles and clicks from nearby Starlings.
You got some nice crisp shots of that little moth, John.
ReplyDeleteWilma: It's always hit and miss on close shots with the pocket Nikon as it only has auto focus so I takes lots and hope.
DeleteThat's a great little spot, great shots too
ReplyDeleteExquisite flower - ours have been over for weeks.
ReplyDeletePretty little moth - I have moth phobia, so that is about as large a moth as I can tolerate.
tiny thing. we still have a lot of butterfly activity here. guess one last push for autumn.
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