David Element
Wildlife Photography and Digital Video Images
___________________________________________________________________Moths
81 – Large Ranunculus Moths
LARGE
RANUNCULUS MOTH Polymixis flavicincta
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The exquisite, cryptic markings of the Large Ranunculus Moth Polymixis
flavicincta (Noctuidae, Noctuinae) enable this insect to camouflage itself
beautifully against a variety of backgrounds. The specific name refers to the
ochre patches reminiscent of some lichens. The larvae can feed on a wide range
of foodplants. The above photograph, scanned from a transparency, was taken in
London.
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