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brilee


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Thought this pic shows that species of Sallow Moths blend in well in Autumn,when the leaves turn.
· Date: Thu January 28, 2010 · Views: 425
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loripo
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Thu January 28, 2010 5:21pm

Amazing camouflage isn't it - I couldn't make it out on the thumbnail. Do they 'recognise' a background that they can blend in with I wonder?
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brilee
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Mon February 1, 2010 1:35pm

It would certainly be beneficial if they do,but i found one on a dry stone wall and it stood out like a sore thumb,cheers for comments,all the best Bri.
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