[Surreybirder]

I saw this small insect, presumably a moth, but its antennae seem to be taking off for outer space!
Just to show (Harry) that I occasionally manage to take a photo in focus
I'm also attaching a butterfly seen today. (Presumably common blue?)

[The Drinker]

1. Looks like Nemophora degeerella to me Ken (indeed a moth). Never seen one personally, one hell of an impressive set of antennae (and a nice photograph ) .

2. Agree Common Blue.

[SleepyLizard]

Wow - imagine lugging those (antennae) around. Glad you shared the pic!

[harry eales]

Originally Posted by The Drinker

1. Looks like Nemophora degeerella to me Ken (indeed a moth). Never seen one personally, one hell of an impressive set of antennae (and a nice photograph ) .

2. Agree Common Blue.

I agree Nemophora degeerella, actually quite common in my area, flies in swarms around low bushes such as Hawthorn in the afternoons.

2 Common Blue, but what did you do to it,? it looks like someone swatted it with a newspaper. lol.

Harry.

[CJW]

Degeer's Longhorn to give it it's common name.

[harry eales]

Originally Posted by CJW

Degeer's Longhorn to give it it's common name.

Careful Chris,

If Ian reads this he may think your common and give you no end of stick, lol, next time say: It's English name is .....

Harry

[Angus T]

What a lovely little creature. Yet to be recorded from Wicklow. I must look out for it.

[Surreybirder]

Originally Posted by harry eales

I agree Nemophora degeerella, actually quite common in my area, flies in swarms around low bushes such as Hawthorn in the afternoons.

2 Common Blue, but what did you do to it,? it looks like someone swatted it with a newspaper. lol.

Harry.

1. Yes, it was this pm, and it was near a path with lots of bushes, inc. hawthorn, sloe, etc.

2. No, I just said, "Say cheese!"