It is quite common on the moor and can been seen on sunny days from mid April to mid May, the male has a very fast irregular flight and tends to look all dark unless seen at close quarters.
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| Emperor Moth -male |
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Showing posts with label 1643 Emperor Moth. Show all posts
Sunday, 9 April 2017
Emperor Moth - Beeley Moor
As anticipated, the sunshine and higher temperatures has brought out the Emperor Moth. The males, like this one, are day flying and search for the females scent using its feathered antennae. The females are nocturnal and can occasionally be found sat in the open during the day awaiting the male.
It is quite common on the moor and can been seen on sunny days from mid April to mid May, the male has a very fast irregular flight and tends to look all dark unless seen at close quarters.
It is quite common on the moor and can been seen on sunny days from mid April to mid May, the male has a very fast irregular flight and tends to look all dark unless seen at close quarters.
Thursday, 26 June 2014
Emperor Moth caterpillar
Doug Aston sent me these photos of Emperor Moth caterpillars taken on Beeley Moor during the last couple of days. As well as one of our most striking moths the caterpillar is also very distinctive
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| Emperor Moth caterpillar (Doug Aston) |
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