Can anyone identify this yellow species?

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Andy_Gardneer
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Can anyone identify this yellow species?

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Hello there,
This one flew into a bathroom in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire last night. 11/06/14.
Does anyone recognise it?
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Andy.
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JKT
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Re: Can anyone identify this yellow species?

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That is Opisthograptis luteolata.
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Andy_Gardneer
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Re: Can anyone identify this yellow species?

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Thanks JKT,
much appreciated!
Andy
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Re: Can anyone identify this yellow species?

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Also known as a Brimstone Moth.
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David M
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Re: Can anyone identify this yellow species?

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It's certainly a lovely looking insect. Not sure if I've ever seen on of those.
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