T-Shaped Moth

[loz.]

Hi All,


Found one of these on my front door this am, ( stole this pic from elsewhere as i didn't have my Camera available.

They very common? - i;m pretty sure iv'e never seen one before.

Loz

 

[Toadflax]

They certainly seem very common around here in Oxfordshire, my children have been seeing 't-bugs' for years. Can't be certain if this is exactly the same as what we have but it certainly looks very similar. Probably about 0.75 inch across its wingspan?

But I can't give it a proper name.



Geoff

 

[Beer Monster]

Its a Plume moth. See here for details. Which type is beyond me!

 

[loz.]

Thanks Guys,

This was about 1.5 inches wingspan - and same colour as in the pic ( pale yellow/tan/beige) - not white.

Loz

If its still there when i get home - ill pic and post !

 

[BorderReiver]

The ones we get in the house dont seem to be so frilly.

Maybe I'm not looking closely enough.

 

[Karr]

It looks to be The Common Plume Moth, Emmelina monodactyla (AKA Brown plume or T-moth). Thery are very common hear in South East Wales. They are most abundant near their food plant, the Bindweeds.

Regards Sparrow.