Looks like bits of broken twigs, doesn't it? Actually, this is a Buff Tipped Moth! It uses it's camouflage very well.
The Buff-tip is one
of the most recognizable moth species in the British Isles. It is found
throughout Europe and in Asia to eastern Siberia. This moth flies at
night in June and July.
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Buff-tipped moth on barky throne,
Wears a twig as
camouflage grown.
Twilight hush, it takes to flight—
A whisper cloaked in woodland light.
* Of course all my photos are from the web.
10 comments:
So fascinating, Ginny.
WOW!!! What a little chameleon!! Thank you for the lesson on the Buff Tipped Moth, Ginny. Love, Andrea xoxo
That is fascinating. I would definitely overlook that guy thinking he was just a piece of a stick
Oh my....this really surprised me. I have not heard of this moth, but what a fabulous way of disguising itself. I honestly thought it was a piece of a branch. Interesting Ginny..
Thank you!
I would never have suspected it was a moth!
That is so neat - I’ve never seen one like that.
Their camouflage is incredible. Thanks for sharing Ginny!
Amazing - it was hard to believe even after you told us that. Cool.
Oh my goodness. This is so clever!
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