Any Moth enthusiasts on here!!

gripper stebson · Nov 24, 2014

My wife found this moth at work at Newhaven Fort today. It's an Oleander Hawk - Apparently it's incredibly rare in this country.

...and its bloody 7 cm's long!

The countries Moth experts are very excited about the find...

Bombadier Botty · Nov 24, 2014

Moths are amazing creatures, some stunning varieties out there.

symyjym · Nov 24, 2014

Lovely looking moth, but wouldn't like to be trapped in the same room as it.

Lord Bracknell · Nov 24, 2014

gripper stebson said:
Moth experts are very excited about the find...

It's a brilliant find. Who have you contacted?

Raleigh Chopper · Nov 24, 2014

I am not a moth enthusiast but when this thread is over I may have seen the light.

gripper stebson · Nov 24, 2014

Lord Bracknell said:
It's a brilliant find. Who have you contacted?

An Environment Agency chap apparently came an took it away...

He called back later in the day to say it was delicious!

Wrong-Direction · Nov 24, 2014

I saw one like that but bright orange!

Ludensian Gull · Nov 24, 2014

Looks like An Oleander Hawk Moth,rarely found north of the Alps. Looks like a rare sighting

Barrel of Fun · Nov 24, 2014

symyjym said:
Lovely looking moth, but wouldn't like to be trapped in the same room as it.

I was trapped in a room with a humming bird moth. I've picked up snakes and scorpions and had close encounters with spiders, but that big b-stard made me scream like a little girl.

gripper stebson · Nov 24, 2014

100 UK sightings in 80 years apparently... and this one chose Newhaven!

vegster · Nov 24, 2014

gripper stebson said:
An Environment Agency chap apparently came an took it away...

He called back later in the day to say it was delicious!

Yes, you definately found an eater. That's why they are so rare.

GoldWithFalmer · Nov 24, 2014

My cats love Moths,i hate them personally,but i have to say that is a real thing of beauty and is quite a sight...that said i think even my cats would run from that thing so if it did find it's way into my home it would be up to my missus again to sort it out,she deals with the spiders and so forth.

spongy · Nov 24, 2014

Visiting my folks in Woodingdean one last day last summer I saw a hummingbird moth in their garden in daylight, it was about 2 inches long and really did look like a hummingbird.

Managed to get a video of it too. Can I upload a video direct from an iPhone on here or do you have to upload to YouTube and link it?

Barrel of Fun · Nov 24, 2014

spongy said:
Visiting my folks in Woodingdean one last day last summer I saw a hummingbird moth in their garden in daylight, it was about 2 inches long and really did look like a hummingbird.

Managed to get a video of it too. Can I upload a video direct from an iPhone on here or do you have to upload to YouTube and link it?

I don't think you can upload direct, best bet is something like Youtube.

The reason I was chased by a hummingbird moth was because the Ecuadorean farmer that lived with us in the Cloudforest decided to cook chips and set fire to the plastic window netting - inviting all and sundry in.
Impressive things.

GoldWithFalmer · Nov 24, 2014

Perhaps we should do away with the current away kits and adopt the moths pattern for a new away shirt,looks evil and menacing,should help get a few wins for us.

Questions · Nov 24, 2014

Barrel of Fun said:
The reason I was chased by a hummingbird moth was because the Ecuadorean farmer that lived with us in the Cloudforest decided to cook chips and set fire to the plastic window netting

You're turning into Meades Ball.

spongy · Nov 24, 2014

Barrel of Fun said:
I don't think you can upload direct, best bet is something like Youtube.

The reason I was chased by a hummingbird moth was because the Ecuadorean farmer that lived with us in the Cloudforest decided to cook chips and set fire to the plastic window netting - inviting all and sundry in.
Impressive things.

Like this?

[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=keeTfZsDUDQ]

Barrel of Fun · Nov 24, 2014

Questions said:
You're turning into Meades Ball.

That is a fine compliment. He should write a book or a play.

Barrel of Fun · Nov 24, 2014

spongy said:
Like this?

[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=keeTfZsDUDQ]

Marvellous scenes. I think I was your virginal viewer as well.

BN9 BHA · Nov 24, 2014

gripper stebson said:
100 UK sightings in 80 years apparently... and this one chose Newhaven!

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