The Flame Moth (Axylia putris) is camouflaged to look like a burnt piece of twig when it furls its wings round its body when at rest. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.
24 June 2023
Flame Carpet Moth, Leadburn Community Woodland
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Midlothian - Leadburn Community Woodland
Flame Carpet (Xanthorhoe designata) Moth, taken by David Palmar at Leadburn Community Woodland, Penicuik.
25 June 2022
Shoulder-stripe moth, Kilmartin
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Argyllshire - Mid Argyllshire
Shoulder-stripe moth (Anticlea badiata) in Kilmartin Glen, Argyllshire