Mmastodon ScienceScience first seen 11 h ago, last 8 h ago, peak #1
Lunar underwing moths show two colour variations in one species
Original: # MothOfTheDay is two for the price of none. Two variations of the same species. The strangely netted: LUNAR UNDERWING A
A lunar underwing (Anchoscelis lunosa), a moth common across southeast England at this time of year, has been highlighted with two distinct colour variations of the same species shown side by side. The species, recognisable by its strangely netted wing pattern, becomes more sporadic further north in Britain, and its larvae feed on various grasses.
Why now: Nature enthusiasts are sharing seasonal moth sightings as autumn underwing activity peaks in the UK.
Lunar underwingAnchoscelis lunosaUnited Kingdom
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 5 snapshots from 11 h ago to 8 h ago.
Evidence
- # MothOfTheDay is two for the price of none. Two variations of the same species. The strangely netted: LUNAR UNDERWING Anchoscelis lunosa Relatively common in Southeast UK this time of year; more sporadic further north. Larvae feed on various grasses. # moths # moth #… · hastingsmothman@mastodon.green · 27
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