This came to visit me at work this morning, pinned to the front door of the factory.

It was on the ground this evening and allowed itself to be placed onto a bit of paper and be photographed, it didn't flinch at all!

Not great images, I only had my 24-70/2.8 on me at the time (no macro lens )but enough detail for a good ID I hope.



TIA, Gary

Poplar Hawk Moth (Laothoe populi) Gary. Lovely pic mate.

Had one myself last year( hawk moth )

Poplar Hawk-moth Laothoe populi - UKMoths



They say they are quite common, but ive only ever seen the one.

Geordie.

Stuart I was just about to ID this one (I got the answer form a photgraphy forum I frequent). You're quick with your ID's mate

I thought it was a non-UK moth too, never mind!

Thanks for the comments, I do like my piccies

I had one of those big buggers fly into a light and then drop in to my beer when i was sat on the verananda at me local a few weeks ago, made one hell of a splash lol.

Questions about Moths have a look at http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/node/add/moths
in fact any questions about British flora and fauna head to Welcome to Wild About Britain | Wild About Britain
great site to get those questions answered

That's a cracker. Something about big moths which I find fascinating.

What a beautiful creature !! I love Moths and often leave the light on and curtains open to see what comes along ...............

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