November Moth

November Moth, Epirrita dilutata. Farthing Downs, 4 October 2011.

This is one of the moths I photographed at Farthing Downs on 4 October. It posed in several positions and I was able to catch it from all angles. Despite their name, it is common enough to see them in October.

It is most unusual for moths to stand with their wings up in butterfly fashion, but here it is. They do not normally rest with their hind wings visible either, so the second shot below is an unusual photo.

November Moths belong to a small group that all look very similar, and the field guide has diagrams of their genitalia, always a bad sign. But we are pretty sure of this one without resorting to a microscope.

They are not spectacular, but I like these photos.

November Moth, Epirrita dilutata, on a 5mm grid.  Moth trap at Farthing Downs with Gill Peachey, 4 October 2011.

November Moth, Epirrita dilutata.  Geometer.  Moth trap at Farthing Downs with Gill Peachey, 4 October 2011.