Small Magpie Moth

           Eurrhypara hortulata

 

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A poor photo of the Small Magpie moth but shows the usual resting position.
It is a so-called "micro" moth that is larger than many "macro" moths.		 A far better photo of the Small Magpie moth, kindly provided by Jeff Davies, taken in spring 2011