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White Ermine Moth - beautifully marked in crisp black and white. Surprisingly common in the UK.White Ermine Moth - beautifully marked in crisp black and white. Surprisingly common in the UK.
Ruby Tiger moth - stunning pink moth, found in my bedroom one summer morning after leaving the window open at night.Ruby Tiger moth - stunning pink moth, found in my bedroom one summer morning after leaving the window open at night.
Plumed moth - its beautiful feather-like wings are made of a number of individual plumes, rather than the solid wings of the other moths.Plumed moth - its beautiful feather-like wings are made of a number of individual plumes, rather than the solid wings of the other moths.
Buff Ermine Moth - notice the feathery antennae, which are one of the best ways of differentiating the moths from the butterflies (most butterflies have thin stem-like antennae with a blob on the end).Buff Ermine Moth - notice the feathery antennae, which are one of the best ways of differentiating the moths from the butterflies (most butterflies have thin stem-like antennae with a blob on the end).
Lymantria monacha - the Black Arches moth is named for its striking pattern of black wiggles on white wings.Lymantria monacha - the Black Arches moth is named for its striking pattern of black wiggles on white wings.
Angle Shades Moth - another very pretty moth, when viewed up close.Angle Shades Moth - another very pretty moth, when viewed up close.
Ruby Tiger mothRuby Tiger moth
Swallowtail mothSwallowtail moth