Not entirely happy with the shot as I've had to reluctantly use Ring-Flash on it, not something I'd normally use, but this species can be really flighty, so I decided to capture these images while it was still reasonably dark. I've mucked about with the colour balance, but I never feel I can quite get the colours just right, which is why I always err away from flash and try and use natural light. It was also shot indoors as it was blowing another hoolie last night and this specimen would have been off as soon as I opened the trap given half a chance.....

So here you have it a Brimstone Moth (Opisthograptis luteolata) Very similar looking in some ways to the Brimstone Butterfly only much smaller and very much more delicate, you really have to handle these very carefully as they can't take much abuse.

A common and widespread species in Britain, occurring in three overlapping generations in the south, graduating to just one brood in the far north. Adults can be expected on the wing at any time from April to October, depending on the locality and number of generations, and occurs in any suitable habitat. Wingspan 32-37mm.

Hope you enjoy and many thanks for all the kind comments on my recent Caddis-Fly image, I was really surprised at how popular it was......

Ade

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