tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203002674349926967.post2531185099545629939..comments2023-12-23T05:46:53.295+00:00Comments on Chemo Chic: Oh, Magnificent Mothcanalilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08031964566889299049noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203002674349926967.post-84392560730978198542010-07-20T13:54:57.949+01:002010-07-20T13:54:57.949+01:00Wow Sally. How did you figure that out? It makes s...Wow Sally. How did you figure that out? It makes sense that this is a Lime moth. Outside my flat there are two lime trees and a silver birch, apparently this moth's favourite habitat. But I have never seen one until now.canalilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08031964566889299049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203002674349926967.post-59296954055523963462010-07-18T09:22:29.272+01:002010-07-18T09:22:29.272+01:00I have identified the moth as the brown form of th...I have identified the moth as the brown form of the Lime Hawk-moth <br />Mimas tiliae<br />It flies in May and June, and is often attracted by light.<br />You can see images of the green form at<br />http://ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?id=1872<br />You might be interested, Lily.<br />Sometimes at my place big moths beat their wings against the window pane trying to come to the light inside.Sallynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203002674349926967.post-68928905300993008282010-07-09T23:09:42.715+01:002010-07-09T23:09:42.715+01:00Wow! Mine aren't that impressive but I think t...Wow! Mine aren't that impressive but I think they're beautiful.<br />Love LilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203002674349926967.post-48904882634949233032010-07-09T16:35:26.701+01:002010-07-09T16:35:26.701+01:00Yes, I thought of you, Lily, when I saw this moth....Yes, I thought of you, Lily, when I saw this moth. It was enormous, about 7cm across.<br />xxcanalilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08031964566889299049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203002674349926967.post-40688227050865263042010-07-09T03:21:57.951+01:002010-07-09T03:21:57.951+01:00ooooooh!
I would love that, I have collected some ...ooooooh!<br />I would love that, I have collected some beautiful butterflies, moths and bugs. We all miss you here.<br />Lots of love<br />Lily<br />xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com