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"Cinnabar moth" (poorly wing) (Tyria jacobaeae) Explore #94
This lovely small 20mm in length moth flew across my garden lawn yesterday, I spotted the red flashes as it wobbly flew around.
I grabbed my camera and managed to take several images.
I had noticed this moth flying awkwardly, but I really didn't know what the problem was?
Whilst I was reviewing the images, it became clear it had a damaged wing section on the bottom left as viewed from behind.
It's difficult to know the backstory of this beautiful little moth, but with delicate wings, these things sometimes happen, unfortunately.
It was still getting around, so it was alright, I suppose.
The red and black marking on these particular moths indicates they are poisonous to eat.
The mothes and caterpillars become poisonous by eating yellow ragwort flowers that are themselves poisonous.
Their caterpillars are yellow and black and are also poisonous to predators.
The Cinnabar name indicates the red highlights as Cinnabar is a vibrant red colour.
Love & Peace ✌️ ❤️
"Everyone!"
"Cinnabar Moth"
My coat is black and velvet shiny, a cinnabar moth so red and tiny, off I fly flashing red, happy free no fear or dread, some evenings I visit flowers, little daisies to ones that tower's, oh how I love being a cinnabar moth, out to sample nectar, the sweet nature's froth.
original fun poetry:
by Sean Walsh.
"Cinnabar moth" (poorly wing) (Tyria jacobaeae) Explore #94
This lovely small 20mm in length moth flew across my garden lawn yesterday, I spotted the red flashes as it wobbly flew around.
I grabbed my camera and managed to take several images.
I had noticed this moth flying awkwardly, but I really didn't know what the problem was?
Whilst I was reviewing the images, it became clear it had a damaged wing section on the bottom left as viewed from behind.
It's difficult to know the backstory of this beautiful little moth, but with delicate wings, these things sometimes happen, unfortunately.
It was still getting around, so it was alright, I suppose.
The red and black marking on these particular moths indicates they are poisonous to eat.
The mothes and caterpillars become poisonous by eating yellow ragwort flowers that are themselves poisonous.
Their caterpillars are yellow and black and are also poisonous to predators.
The Cinnabar name indicates the red highlights as Cinnabar is a vibrant red colour.
Love & Peace ✌️ ❤️
"Everyone!"
"Cinnabar Moth"
My coat is black and velvet shiny, a cinnabar moth so red and tiny, off I fly flashing red, happy free no fear or dread, some evenings I visit flowers, little daisies to ones that tower's, oh how I love being a cinnabar moth, out to sample nectar, the sweet nature's froth.
original fun poetry:
by Sean Walsh.