Found this pair of Eyed Hawkmoths Smerinthus ocellata, copulating on bamboo in the garden today. Only the second record for the garden following one on our front door on 9 July 2004. Absolutely amazing creatures!
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| Female above, male below |
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| Female |
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| Forewing of female |
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| Hindwing of male. The eyed pattern has been shown to deter predators |
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