@savebutterflies@EcoRecording @BC_WestMids To my surprise I had a f. carbonaria Peppered moth last night at Cofton Park. I’ve not seen one for years. I wonder what the prevalence of this form is now in the area?
The Widest Insect in the World: The White Witch Moth
With a wingspan stretching 1 ft (30cm) from wingtip to wingtip, this is believed to be the first slow-motion footage of one flying in its natural habitat.
Courtesy of @phil_torres#MothsMatter
Superb to be supporting @savebutterflies in Birmingham at the #UKMRM. Such a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm. A huge thank you to those who bought my adventure novel #InsectCode
Will you be at our UK Moth Recorders' Meeting tomorrow? Use the hashtag #UKMRM to get involved!
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Photo: Pine Beauty (Panolis flammea) by Iain Leach