Mothposting

Mormo Maura

The Old Lady Moth

This moth has a massive wingspan of up to 65 mm

They have one flying generation a year, from March to August.

They are found in Europe, parts of Africa, and The Middle East.

They actually winter as Larva, which isn’t THAT uncommon, but I thought it was cool.

These moths are endangered.

A good article on this moth

Synanthedon andrenaeformis

The Orange Tailed Clearwing.

Can grow up to 22mm in wingspan.

Found only in England.

These moths spend two whole years as larvae/pupae, only to spend a single week as an adult.

They overwinter as larvae.

Scopula ornata

The Lace Border Moth

Found in England and midwestern North America.

Can grow up to 26 mm in wingspan.

There are 2 generations a year.

A good article about it.

Acleris literana

The Lichen Button

Commonly found in Britain.

Can grow up to 22 mm in wingspan.

Only one generation is born a year. They fly from August to September and again from March to May.

Hibernates.

A good article about it

Cerapteryx graminis

A Female Antler Moth

A common moth in British Isles and Channel Islands.

Can get up to 34 mm in wingspan.

They lay eggs before winter and hatch in spring.

A good article about it.