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Moths

The Flame (Axylia putris)

The Flame (Axylia putris) is a common moth from the Noctuidae family, easily recognised by its distinctive resting posture where it wraps its wings tightly around its body to resemble a broken piece of twig.
Contributor: Dougy Wright

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