TheHairyPict

By TheHairyPict

Burnet Moths in the Burren

I believe these are Burnet Moths, the closest match in my insect book is Transparent Burnets. This was taken in the limestone region of the Burren, one of my favourite places in Ireland,  and the yellow Birdsfoot Trefoil is the favourite plant for their caterpillars. Apparently they're laced with cyanide so birds don't eat them. I suppose they must taste like almonds, though I haven't tried!

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