Cat's nest on nettles in June

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Chris Jackson
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Cat's nest on nettles in June

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Hi Folks,
I'm having difficulties identifying this cat. I was back in Leicester recently this month of June and found several caterpillar nests in close proximity on nettles. I had previously discovered Small Tortoiseshell cats in exactly the same place and conditions but these apparently are not Small Tortoiseshell. I think I have eliminated other possible users of nettles. Could this be a moth cat? Thanks for any clues.
CJ
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Re: Cat's nest on nettles in June

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Try Mother of Pearl moth
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Re: Cat's nest on nettles in June

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Thanks bugboy, Mother of Pearl moth comes up nicely on Google. Seems to fit. I've learnt something :D .
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