Moth Identification

[matangouk]

Hi,

This moth was spotted on the wall of the house, NE England, any ideas of the species?

Thanks.

[Hugh Middleton]

Willow Beauty?? Just a guess - have just got into mothing.

Hugh

[Nigel P]

I think it's a Mottled Beauty: http://www.hantsmoths.org.uk/species/1941.php

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[matangouk]

Thanks Hugh & Nigel, it does look like a Mottled Beauty, so many moths - identifying can be a nightmare

[Hugh Middleton]

Well I got half of it right
Agree ID is a nightmare but worth persevering with.Am really enjoying it.

Hugh