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Can anyone identify this yellow species?

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:44 pm

by Andy_Gardneer

Hello there,
This one flew into a bathroom in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire last night. 11/06/14.
Does anyone recognise it?

Andy.

Re: Can anyone identify this yellow species?

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:50 pm

by JKT

That is Opisthograptis luteolata.

Re: Can anyone identify this yellow species?

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:58 pm

by Andy_Gardneer

Thanks JKT,
much appreciated!
Andy

Re: Can anyone identify this yellow species?

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 8:26 pm

by badgerbob

Also known as a Brimstone Moth.

Re: Can anyone identify this yellow species?

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:02 pm

by David M

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