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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.

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.

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