Mother Shipton

This is a day flying moth which was darting around amidst the blue butterflies this morning. It's name comes from Old Mother Shipton, a 16th century Yorkshire witch .... the brown markings on the upper wing look a bit like a witch's face!

[Kitty Hawke]

Never seen one of those.......native only to Yorkshire ???

[Diana]

Beautiful shot.

[Babs]

Who knew that Mother Shipton had a moth named after her. I am sure that wasn't one of her prophecies.

[Bep]

A lovely picture. Never heard of Mother Shipton. Learnt that she was an English soothsayer and prophetess.

[Julienne Jones]

@cutekitty i think they are fairly widespread in the Uk. This one is Somerset just up the road from me :)

[Julienne Jones]

@onewing i wonder whether she'd be pleased or offended?

[KoalaGardens🐨]

how lovely :)

[Milanie]

What neat markings

[Rick]

Cool capture.