This moth was spotted resting on a pair of boots on one of our Fundamental Bushcraft courses earlier this month. Can anyone identify it?
The first person to leave a comment with the correct answer will win a £10.00 Woodlore Voucher.
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The moth, correctly identified as the Black Arches (Lymantria monacha)[/caption]
As many of you have pointed out, this moth is in fact the Black Arches moth (Lymantria monacha). Siegfried was the first to answer correctly, winning a £10.00 voucher, but well done to everyone who got it right.
The moth, correctly identified as the Black Arches (Lymantria monacha)[/caption]
As many of you have pointed out, this moth is in fact the Black Arches moth (Lymantria monacha). Siegfried was the first to answer correctly, winning a £10.00 voucher, but well done to everyone who got it right.
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This is a Black Arches moth. It has a wingspan up to 54mm and is found mainly in the south of the UK from July to September. The caterpillars feed on oak leaves.
hi
is it the Nun Moth
thanks
toby
Is the moth a Scarce Merveille du Jour or a Argent & Sable
Black Arches
Black Arches Lymantria monacha
Distributed throughout the southern half of Britain, chiefly in woodland habitats, the adults fly in July and August.
The larvae feed in the spring, usually on oak, but sometimes on coniferous trees.
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