Moth

I finally got a photo of a moth! Unfortunately I have absolutely no idea what it is. Tiny little thing around 10mm wingtip to wingtip.

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Flown Kimmerling

Lion

Beautiful!

I would look towards Wave Moths (Subfamily Sterrhinae) for an ID!
Posted 7 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Lisa! Posted 7 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Happy days, another new species of moth. It may not be the most exciting or beautiful, especially as being described as 'one of the least striking members of the whole family', but it is tiny and in that, it is special. Posted 7 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Claire for this species intro! I do find it striking in its patterns and shape, it's a beauty! Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Claire Hamilton
    
    Lion
    
    Thank you! Posted 7 years ago
3. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  I have to agree that it is beautiful despite being "simple." I never tire of wave moths for this very reason! They have a "classic" beauty! Posted 7 years ago
4. 1. Claire Hamilton
    
    Lion
    
    Moths is a new thing for me, so I have to thank 'Moth Week' for that! I love that this one was so tiny, I almost overlooked it. Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
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      Well you captured it wonderfully! Do you think you will do any more "Mothing" this year? Posted 7 years ago
    2. 1. Claire Hamilton
        
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        Thank you and yes, I am sure I will!! Posted 7 years ago

The Small dusty wave

The small dusty wave is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe, the Near East, and North Africa. In the British Isles it is common in England and Wales but is only found in the eastern half of Scotland and is absent from Ireland.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Claire Hamilton