Cinnabar moth by busylady

Cinnabar moth

Not the sharpest of pictures but it makes a change of shot. I saw this moth flying around the allotment yesterday but couldn't catch him. However there he was again today basking in the warmth. Apparently they are usually night flying moths, only occasionally flying during the day and they're found on waste ground where ragwort and groundsel grow. That doesn't say much for my allotment does it? I don't have ragwort but I do have groundsel.
Nice to see one of these - I used to see them a lot where the ragwort used to grow but it was all pulled up and now there are none of these beautiful little pink moths which is quite sad. Excellent capture.
June 11th, 2013  
very nice close up
June 11th, 2013  
Lovely capture Judith --Ihave seen this moth but not this year yet !!! Pretty & attractive
June 11th, 2013  
Never seen one before. Lovely markings.
June 11th, 2013  
Always amazed at the wonderful moths & butterflies on 365 I never see anything as pretty as this!! Lovely markings Judith!!
June 11th, 2013  
Super capture,haven't seen one before!!
June 11th, 2013  
I haven't seem one this year yet. In fact butterflies and moths seem to be in short supply at the moment! Nice shot
June 11th, 2013  
Great capture!
June 11th, 2013  
A really super shot.
June 11th, 2013  
Striking creature nicely captured.
June 11th, 2013  
Great capture!
June 11th, 2013  
Really good macro shot
June 11th, 2013  
A splendid specimen - looks pretty sharp to me ;-)
June 11th, 2013  
well spotted judith :)
June 11th, 2013  
Great spotting -- I've never seen one like this. And I do think it's quite clear!
June 11th, 2013  
Caz
Lovely shot, it's a really pretty moth, not sure if I've ever seen one...
June 12th, 2013  
Excellent capture - I haven't seen one of these this year. Glad you don't have ragwort - groudsel is much more acceptable!
June 12th, 2013  
Maybe he/she really wanted you to take the picture.
June 12th, 2013  
Not seen one of these before - thank you for sharing it with us. Neat capture.
June 12th, 2013  
Pretty things aren't they?
June 12th, 2013  
@judithg Yes very. I wish I could have caught him with his wings open.
June 12th, 2013  
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