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Angle Shades
Saw this moth on the wall when I came home from work last night. Taken in West Yorkshire, UK.
Thanks to "Barbol" for the identification.
ANGLE SHADES
A highly distinctive and unusual moth, which rests with the wings folded longitudinally, looking very much like a withered autumn leaf.
The adults generally fly between May and October, in at least two generations, but can be found in any month The species is also a common migrant and can occur in large numbers at coastal locations.
It occurs throughout Britain, commonly in places, and more so in the south.
The larvae feed on a variety of herbaceous plants.
Angle Shades
Saw this moth on the wall when I came home from work last night. Taken in West Yorkshire, UK.
Thanks to "Barbol" for the identification.
ANGLE SHADES
A highly distinctive and unusual moth, which rests with the wings folded longitudinally, looking very much like a withered autumn leaf.
The adults generally fly between May and October, in at least two generations, but can be found in any month The species is also a common migrant and can occur in large numbers at coastal locations.
It occurs throughout Britain, commonly in places, and more so in the south.
The larvae feed on a variety of herbaceous plants.