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Moths - The Latticed Heath Moth

First seen on Saturday 11th July 2020 at Druridge Pools

The Latticed Heath Moth gets its name very logically from the lattice pattern on its wings and that it can be found on heathland. It is quite a reasonable size for a moth, up 3cm wingspan. It could be mistaken for a butterfly as it flies in the daytime and when at rest can fold its wings back like a butterfly (as in the second photo) - most moths tend not to do this. This one was found on Druridge Bay dunes.