It needed rescuing and I wanted a photo, so it was a win, win outcome.
After cleaning some web off its antennae I brought it inside for some photos before releasing.
I haven't found any identification references that show the exact patterning but the closest was one of the Swift Moth family Oxycanus rufescens which had the colouring, brown markings but a couple of extra white spots. This species is found in our area.
Beautiful moth Ian - we get members of the Swift family over here. Glad to see he was none the worse for his ordeal :)
ReplyDeleteI was pleased to find and rescue this one andpleased you liked the post.
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