Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia).
Male.
Seaford.
When I was a lad, a long time ago, I always thought that the Emperor Moth was only found on heathland. I then started to find their larva on the downland near to where I live. Eventually I found an adult moth in the area I regularly walk and it has become clear recently that the moth is quite common here despite it being very rarely seen.
Worth viewing large to see the antannae.
Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia).
Male.
Seaford.
When I was a lad, a long time ago, I always thought that the Emperor Moth was only found on heathland. I then started to find their larva on the downland near to where I live. Eventually I found an adult moth in the area I regularly walk and it has become clear recently that the moth is quite common here despite it being very rarely seen.
Worth viewing large to see the antannae.