Scarlet Tiger Moth ?

I think this is a Scarlet Tiger Moth ?
(Please let me know if this is correct ?)

This was seen on 1st July in a cliifftop hamlet near the beach in North Devon, close to the coastal path.

K70 + Sigma 18-250 at full zoom (and cropped)

Liked by pauljay

Uploaded09/07/2017 - 22:51

CategoryWildlife / Nature

BodyPENTAX K-70

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Focal Length250mm

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Tagsmoths butterflies

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Date Taken	01/07/2017 - 18:07
Make	RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
Model	PENTAX K-70
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Shutter Speed	1/500
Aperture	f/8
ISO	640
Focal Length	250mm
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davidwozhere davidwozhere

3670 posts
11 years
Slap in the middle of England

Posted 09/07/2017 - 23:13 Link

It has the general appearance of a Burnet (which is usually Black with red spots). These are known to have white spots now and then. This harlequin version is a new one on me.

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GIULIO57 GIULIO57

31 posts
17 years
Firenze-Italia

Posted 10/07/2017 - 04:51 Link

Well spotted

PPG

PeterKR PeterKR

409 posts
14 years

Posted 10/07/2017 - 20:00 Link

Update added later -

A Google search would indicate that this IS a Scarlet Tiger Moth. The red flash between the wings would indicate the scarlet inner wings beneath and the description says this moth has a characteristic green iridescence on the wings, which was one of the features which caught my eye. It is also commonly seen near sea shores and is a daytime flyer.

Peter

Teaka53 Teaka53

83 posts
13 years
Norfolk UK

Posted 12/07/2017 - 14:32 Link

What a spot and capture, well done Peter

Malc