Submitted by Barbara Whiteman(23rd September 2007)
Six-Spot Burnet Moth, Poolsbrook Country Park, Staveley
I am still amazed we actually saw this, we were very lucky.
Hiding in the grass is the Six-spot Burnet Moth just out of the papery cocoon and drying out until it is ready to fly.
Looking at the phot closer we realised there are two moths.