Squat moth for ID please

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zigzag_wanderer
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Squat moth for ID please

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Hi,

Feels good to get the first of these out for the year.

Saw this one today. It flew under a blade of straw-like old grass and didn't mind me slowly lifting the straw up to take a snap. Its hiding technique reminded me a little of our ginger tom's who thinks if he can't see me then I can't see him.

It reminded me a bit of a sycamore key, being about 5 times wider than it was long, although I'm not sure it always rests in this position with wings fully outstretched.

I'd say approaching 2 cm in width.

Any help with ID gladly received as always.

Ta muchly.
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Matsukaze
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Re: Squat moth for ID please

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Lime-speck Pug, Eupithecia centaureata.
zigzag_wanderer
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Re: Squat moth for ID please

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Blimey that was quick !

Thanks very much Matsukaze.
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