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Ian Pratt
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Large unidentified moth

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This suddenly appeared in our lounge last night. Clearly a moth of the eggar family but which one?
Any ideas, anyone?
Ian
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Looks like a Drinker moth to me.

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Re: Large unidentified moth

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Hi Ian,
I think it's a male Drinker moth, but maybe someone else could confirm?

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That is what I thought but thanks for the confirmation.
Ian
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