Common Magpie Moth

Abraxas grossulariata

Common Magpie Moth in Suffolk, England, August 1971

by kennedyh Jul 27, 2006 6:08 PM

Taken on 30th July 2008, Lincoln UK. It was secretive, hiding in the corner, I noticed it hit the window but it didn't stay for long.

by wallaby1 Sep 16, 2008 9:40 PM

Who would have believed it's body colour!

by wallaby1 Sep 16, 2008 9:42 PM

Taken on 1st August 2008. A rare form, not normally found in the wild. They were bred by early collectors to obtain unusual colour forms. Thanks to Simon of Back Garden Moths for confirmation.

by wallaby1 Oct 20, 2008 6:17 PM

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Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Geometridae

Genus

Abraxas

Species

grossulariata

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