This is a female Brimstone moth (Opisthograptis luteolata), the female is bigger than the male and are commonly found in gardens and hedgerows.

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This is a female Brimstone moth (Opisthograptis luteolata), the female is bigger than the male and are commonly found in gardens and hedgerows and easily disturbed by day. Here, she slowly made her way down into the vegetation, pausing to check her (or mine) situation.

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Location: Formby, Merseyside, UK
Photo credit: © Rod Hill / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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