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Moths - The Silver-ground carpet Moth

First seen on Sunday 13th June 2021 at Druridge Pools

Carpet Moths are very common in the UK and there are many species of Carpet Moth. This Silver-ground Carpet Moth is found in damp tall grassland. They vary a lot in appearance, from dark to pale, but always with the same pattern of bands. If the antennae are feathery it's a male.