Pyrausta Sanguinalis

[Kiki]

Very rare day flying moth, also known as Scarce Crimson and Gold (for obvious reasons!). Due to rarity, did not want to disturb it too much but managed this shot today.


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[Chris Wormwell]

Hi Keren, welcome to Talk Photography. That's a seriously good find and a very good shot of an incredibly rare species - I''l wager no-one on here has ever, or will ever, see one.

 

[Rough Edges]

Fantastic capture of such a rarity..

 

[Dave.L]

Good first post, really unusual find, well done.


Dave ....

 

[Deleted member 3428]

Welcome to the forum Keren, nice start

 

[DaiTheDragon]

What a first post, brilliant.

Dai

 

[neenee]

Wow, that's very rare indeed - thanks for sharing

 

[swag72]

Are these small moths Keren?

 

[Kiki]

Thanks for the kind comments.
Sara - the info says these moths are 14-18mm but, I'm not sure that this one was that big!

 

[Bagger]

Lovely shot

& welcome

 

[damage]

Nice shot and welcome to the forum