French Moths for ID

[Lee Hurrell]

Hi all,

I can't seem to find these anywhere, any ideas?

PS - if the brown one is not called The Phoenix or something similar, it should be!

The other ones while looking similar I think are different, but could be male and female I guess.

Thanks

Lee

[phamnes]

Second and third looks like Purple-barred Yellow:
http://www.ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?bf=1717

[Lee Hurrell]

That looks like it!

Thanks phamnes,

Lee

[dorsetguy]

Hi Lee,
The first is the micro Cynaeda dentalis, a real beauty! It's a red data book species in the UK, restricted to southern coasts.
Guy

[Lee Hurrell]

Many thanks Guy, that's the one.

It wasn't that micro though, I'd guess 2cm long at rest as per the picture.

Certainly was stunning though!

Thanks again,

Lee