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09-08-2011, 05:48 PM
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| | | Large moth (flew like a butterfly)
I spotted what I thought was a butterfly (a Painted Lady) I only had my phone camera with me, so I watched it until it settled and crept up on it. I don't know who was more surprised, it's wings were folded across its body like a Moth. Then it was gone! any ideas? About 35mm long and 20+mm wide arrowhead shaped rather than triangular
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09-08-2011, 05:53 PM
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| | | Re: Large moth (flew like a butterfly)
Hi ROD, 
Did you disturb the moth or was it flying naturally? I'm trying to work out whether it might be day-flying or night-flying.
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09-08-2011, 06:11 PM
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The Butter/moth was already flying when I noticed it, light colour, wing edges appeared to be dark and light alternate dots. It looked like a butterfly flight but it was definitely a moth shape when at rest.
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10-08-2011, 06:12 AM
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10-08-2011, 07:08 AM
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Yes, I saw that and wondered. But you are a man of few words. What are you saying?
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10-08-2011, 07:46 AM
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Could be a red underwing or even an old lady moth which has been reported more on this forum.
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10-08-2011, 07:49 AM
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Sorry Deb, Tursiops has a photo that looks almost identical to the moth I saw.
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Now I'm with you!
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