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Moth on a dandilion I think it needs better camouflage... Anthophila fabriciana,Geotagged,Spring,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Moth on a dandilion

I think it needs better camouflage...

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    Vodkaman
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    This looks like Anthophila fabriciana.

    http://ukmoths.org.uk/species/anthophila-fabriciana

    Dave     Posted 9 years ago
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      Stuart
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      Nice one - thanks Dave - It certainly does look like that and if not, its closer than anything i've seen Posted 9 years ago
      1. View Vodkaman's profile
        Vodkaman
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        Yes, I think the ID is good. I would certainly be putting it up. The moderators will check it, and if they don't like it, they will say.

        Glad to help. Unfortunately I have not been able to identify my metalmark moths :)

        Dave         Posted 9 years ago

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"Anthophila fabriciana" is a moth of the family Choreutidae. It is known from China, the Himalaya, Mongolia, Russia, Korea, Japan, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Europe, the Canary Islands, Madeira, Asia Minor, Zakavkazye and the Oriental region. In 2013 it was reported to be present in Canada.

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Uploaded May 22, 2016. Captured May 22, 2016 15:16 in 4 Station Rd, Esholt, Shipley, West Yorkshire BD17 7QT, UK.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/197s
  • ISO800
  • 60mm