The Crimson-speckled moth [Footman] is a rare migrant to our shores and normally found on the southern coastline of England when they do appear mostly in the Autumn. They are commonly found in southern Europe, Spain and Portugal in particular. In Portugal they can quite commonly be found on the yellow flower, Dittrichia Viscosa, a daisy, commonly known as False Yellowhead, Yellow, Sticky and Woody Fleebane. Sexes are similar.
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| Crimson-speckled moth having just landed |
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| Crimson-speckled moth feeding on Dittrichia Viscosa |
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| Crimson-speckled moth feeding on Dittrichia Viscosa |
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| Crimson-speckled moth at rest |
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Crimson-speckled moth at rest
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| Crimson-speckled moth in flight, just about the hardest photo i have taken |
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I was lucky to have found this freshly emerged Crimson-speckled moth, which is still
drying out |
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