Moths that can be found in the West Pennine Moors and surrounding areas.
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Six-spot burnet moth image by munki-boy
A micro-moth with a white to pale-orange central strip on a light to deep brown.
A grey-brown moth with variable “antler pattern”.
The Blue-bordered Carpet moth is the commonest of the carpet moths.
The wings are black with tiny white borders on the tips though older Chimney Sweeper moths may fade to a dull brown colour.
The Cinnabar moth is unmistakeable with its red and black wings.
The Clouded Border moth prefers damp areas in woodland or hedgerows where the larva feed on Sallows.
The Six-spot Burnet moth is highly visible with its bright red spots on a black background.
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