Black and white beauty

First Peppered moth of the year, absolutely gorgeous insect. Fulford, York
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[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh yes that is a gorgeous moth, I love the ones that just disappear into the texture of tree bark

[Jesika]

@koalagardens This moth is very clever. In coal fired days he was black in the dirtiest areas, an indication of very poor air quality. I'm pleased to say I've never seen a melanistic one.

[Merrelyn]

What a pretty moth