Magpie moth

Magpie moth spotted by the river

comments (5)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Your first species intro, nice! (a species intro means you're the first to post a photo of a particular species to the community)

By chance, it happens to be National Moth Week, so added those tags to your post. Posted 3 years ago
1. Chaela McNaught
  
  Katipo Spider
  
  Thank you so much Posted 3 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

Great shot Chaela Posted 3 years ago
1. Chaela McNaught
  
  Katipo Spider
  
  Thank you Posted 3 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Fantastic moth! Posted 3 years ago

The Magpie moth

"Abraxas grossulariata" is a moth of the family Geometridae, native to the Palearctic realm and North America. Its distinctive speckled colouration has given it a common name of magpie moth. The caterpillar is similarly coloured to the adult, and may be found feeding on the leaves of shrubs such as gooseberry and blackcurrant.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Ferdy Christant