Its an emperor mothRichard & NatalieNorth Norfolk
I think it maybe be an Emperor moth... but I'm no expert!
It is a male Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia). The males have bright orange hindwings and are day-flyers (the females fly at night and are greyer in colour). Emperor moths are usually on the wing April-May.
Many thanks for the identifications.Jon
Its an emperor moth
ReplyDeleteRichard & Natalie
North Norfolk
I think it maybe be an Emperor moth... but I'm no expert!
ReplyDeleteIt is a male Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia). The males have bright orange hindwings and are day-flyers (the females fly at night and are greyer in colour). Emperor moths are usually on the wing April-May.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for the identifications.
ReplyDeleteJon