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I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT THE NAME OF THIS MOTH OR BUTTERFLY IS ? I HOPE SOME ONE WILL KNOW , I TOOK THIS PHOTO IN SUMMER OF THIS MOST BEAUTIFUL SPECIMEN . IT FLEW INTO THE KITCHEN .IT LOOKED TOO EXOTIC FOR IT TO BE IN THE UK!
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Lindalou b says:
beautiful butterfly, fab close up picture x
Jan 12, 2011
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zanthia says:
wonderful page, sorry for cut/paste but trying to catch up
Oct 25, 2010
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Lantanna Calyipso says:
Thanks Grandma M the Italian suits it best, rather flirty dont you think? going to do another page with its name and a little bit about it !
Oct 24, 2010
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pennypenny says:
Wow. very beautiful but strange!
Oct 24, 2010
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Grandma M says:
FOUND IT ********* Its called a "RED UNDERWING MOTH" latin is - 'Catocala Nupta' With its wings folded it blends into the bark of the trees. Its red underwings are used to ward off danger. I looked through a lovely book I have called "The Country Year"
Oct 24, 2010
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milliec says:
Lovely moth. I haven't a clue, sorry!
Oct 24, 2010
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neeltje says:
Gorgeous butterfly!
Oct 24, 2010
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MaryWonder says:
Wow amazing colours. Almost looks like 2 moths!
Oct 23, 2010
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Xguern66 says:
It's a moth but sorry can't help with the name - great photo. Google it!!! It must be a British species.
Oct 23, 2010
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