Thursday 16 August 2012

Twisted Moth on a pointer

A new moth fluttered against the window yesterday evening and I brought it inside to photograph but it promptly escaped and disappeared. However this morning I found it on the window frame and was able to get it onto my finger for a photo before releasing outside.
So far I haven't been able to identify the species but will keep looking.
 
Thanks to Denis, we have identification, "Twisted Moth" Circopetes obtusata

5 comments:

  1. That a very pretty, unusual looking moth Ian. Mine are always escaping indoors and I spend ages trying to relocate them to set them free! They do seem to love windows and window frames though! Hope you manage to find out what species your moth is.

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    1. Pleased to have your comments and fortunately denis has identified the moth so all is good. Very pleased to see the large selection of interesting moths on your recent post.

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  2. Hi Ian
    Courtesy of an old (passed) Blogger friend I can offer exactly the same comment he gave me in March 2008:
    "Your peach-coloured Moth with wings held straight out like a "glider" plane is known as the Twisted Moth. - Circopetes obtusata. The name Twisted Moth refers to the way the abdomen is often twisted to one side as can be seen in your photo."
    http://peonyden.blogspot.com.au/2008/03/odds-and-sods-in-kangaloon.html
    Karma - it just keeps on sharing.
    Cheers
    Denis

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    1. Thank you Denis for the identification as I would not have picked it from the photo and description on the Butterflyhouse web site, where it is a grey colour and with a thick abdomen. I wonder if there is are variations between male and female? The one above is a male.

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    2. Hi Ian
      Mine was peach coloured. Closer to yours than the ones illustrated by Don H-E.
      Denis

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