Small magpie moth, Anania hortulata, this beautiful white, brown and yellow moth is nocturnal but can easily be found in shaded places in the day.
These moths first arrived in my garden five years ago and are now a regular annual feature.
Size: 3000px × 2126px
Location: Greater Manchester UK.
Photo credit: © Collinswoodimages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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