DAY MOTH

Walking along the coastal path this morning I came across a strip of land left to go-wild by the farmer.
In a 5 metre square of land there must have been over 300 of these five-spot Burnet Moths, feeding on the nectar of knapweed, thistles and grassland flowers.

Unlike most moths, they come out in the daytime and fly with a slow buzzing and fluttering pattern.

They are safe from attack by birds because they taste horrible and are slightly poisonous - a fact that they advertise with their bright red wing spots and red underwings.

Apologies to all my Blipper Friends - will catch up with comments and will enjoy your journals as soon as possible. Off again today - visiting the Great Yorkshire Show ! Back soon and take care !