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Can anyone tell me what this strange looking insect is?

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OhamIreally · 30/06/2019 13:52

Saw it today on a pavement in North London.

Can anyone tell me what this strange looking insect is?
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Berthatydfil · 30/06/2019 13:54

Looks like a type of moth

Peachesandcream14 · 30/06/2019 14:01

I would say moth too but no idea what sort, never seen one of those before. I'm having quite the informative day on MN regarding insects with the thread about billy witches

calmpuppycrazykids · 30/06/2019 14:07

It could be a Black Arches moth found in southern England

Can anyone tell me what this strange looking insect is?
msmith501 · 30/06/2019 14:09

Nope. It's a leopard moth.

msmith501 · 30/06/2019 14:14

Another lovely picture of one

www.ukmoths.org.uk/species/zeuzera-pyrina/

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OhamIreally · 30/06/2019 14:34

Wow thanks @msmith501 that's definitely it. I looked at it for ages before deciding to take a pic - I was sure someone on here would know.

I loved how the description stated "the adults can sometimes be found resting conspicuously in the daytime" that's exactly what it was doing!

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