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  1. 15-08-2009 #1
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    A small (18-22mm) but sumptuously coloured creature that really stands out despite its size . Although the second shot is not clear enough, I have included it since it shows more of the lower wings.

    Funnily enough I've been trying to get a reasonable shot for the last 2 days (lots in the garden), and whilst sorting through some old photos today I found the clear shot from June 2008 - what a coincidence!
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    Yes they are attractive little moths, can't say that I've seen one.
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    Beautiful. Well done Louise.
    I haven''t seen one yet
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    Nice pics, Louise!

    Now I know there are SO many more moths around than I thought existed - some really pretty as well!
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    You're not kidding Catherine, I've got a big field guide for macro moths, but there are three or four volumes on micro moths yet to buy.
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    It all just shows how much we don't see unless we look for it - as far as I was concerned if it was a tiny moth it was the same tiny moth...now I (and my bending back) know different
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