I'm inordinately pleased with the photo above, because it shows one of the beautifully feathered antenna which I hadn't noticed with my ailing eyes. This means that the moth is a male. I'm not surprised. As in the picture below, I thought it had a somewhat proud and peacocky masculine look. Its misty pal in the top picture is an Autumnal Moth.
Who doesn't like the Angle Shades, hands up? No-one, good. I'd have sent you to the back of the class. Two perfect specimens were sleeping away, each with that rakish look which makes them distinct from any other UK species.
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I found a few of those handsome creatures recently , absolutely so beautiful , that is a wonderful photo of them
Hi there! They are fantastic aren't they? I also like the way they rest, posing at a steep angle like a crashed fighter plane. This may account for the name. I must research. There is a very good book on moth names but it's fearsomely expensive.
All warm wishes
M
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