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    this was in the greenhouse today its flourescent pink with black stripes underneath.Just curious because ive not seen one before Thanks
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    Cinnebar moth?

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    • #3
      Thanks Wendy but thats not it its quite plain rust coloured when its wings are closed.

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      • #4
        Could it be this, a Ruby tiger moth?

        Ruby tiger moth - Wildlife - Blog - gardenersworld.com

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        • #5
          Brilliant thats the one considering its a common moth ive never seen one before it looked very unusual Thanks WPG .

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          • #6
            Interesting that it gets duller the further north it goes

            Ruby Tiger Phragmatobia fuliginosa - UKMoths
            All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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            • #7
              Another one different this time its brown I can't believe it two days running.I dont know where they are coming from I cant remember the last time i saw a moth apart from yesterday.todays is brown

              it looks abit similar to yesterdays
              thanks for that twosheds this one is browner so must be from round here
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              • #8
                I'm sorry i dont know why that photo has gone sideways.Does anyone know if they will damage my veg in the greenhouse please .

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                • #9
                  Might be a Square-spot Rustic?

                  Square-spot Rustic Xestia xanthographa - UKMoths
                  My gardening blog: In Spades, last update 30th April 2018.
                  Chrysanthemum notes page here.

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                  • #10
                    That lokks like it Martin do you know if they can harm the veg please.Thanks .

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by two brews View Post
                      That lokks like it Martin do you know if they can harm the veg please.Thanks .
                      The noctuid caterpillars seem to be able to eat all kinds of stuff, but Wikipedia says "The larva feeds on a variety of plants such as bedstraw, oak and willow, as well as various grasses" so it doesn't sound like they particularly have a jones for your vegetables.
                      My gardening blog: In Spades, last update 30th April 2018.
                      Chrysanthemum notes page here.

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