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Buff-tip Moth (Phalera bucephala) Sometimes when I have posted about a particular species, another opportunity comes along for better video footage or photographs.<br /> <br /> So it was not long after I&#039;d finally found my very first example of this wonderful piece of natural engineering and disguise.<br /> <br /> Watch and read all about it here: <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/utlJ2-uuPi4?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Buff-tip,Geotagged,Phalera bucephala,Summer,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Buff-tip Moth (Phalera bucephala)

Sometimes when I have posted about a particular species, another opportunity comes along for better video footage or photographs.

So it was not long after I'd finally found my very first example of this wonderful piece of natural engineering and disguise.

Watch and read all about it here:

    comments (4)

  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    I'm going to admit that I'm jealous here, but of course very happy for you. This is at the top of my list of moths to still find myself. I absolutely love that snapped-twig appearance, such brilliant camouflage. Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Philip Booker's profile
      Philip Booker
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      Isn't it just!

      Since then I've seen several, as is always the way.       Posted 4 years ago
  3. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
    Flown Kimmerling
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    What a cutie! I'm pretty sure I just watched a documentary with this moth in it (one with David Attenborough)!! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Philip Booker's profile
      Philip Booker
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      I had a quick butcher's online but couldn't find it. Posted 4 years ago

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The Buff-tip

The buff-tip is a moth of the family Notodontidae. It is found throughout Europe.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Philip Booker
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By Philip Booker

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Uploaded Aug 23, 2021. Captured Jun 29, 2021 01:07 in 33 Crespin Way, Brighton BN1 7FG, UK.
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  • DSC-RX10M4
  • f/4.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO400
  • 207.88mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.