A Buff Ermine Macro Moth, Spilosoma luteum Resting on a Lichenised Twig
Buff ermine macro moth resting on a heavily lichenised twig. The moth rest on the shaded side that is not to dissimilar in colour so as to effectively act as a camouflage. This is just one of the methods moths employ to avoid predation. The lichen is typical of an urban area where there is pollution
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