Moths, moths, moths…

From the beautiful to the bizarre, moth names read like lines of poetry:

Cinnabar, Festoon,

True Lover’s Knot, Drab Looper,

Large Emerald, Blood-vein,

Merveille Du Jour, Grey Dagger,

 

Satyr Pug, Cream-bordered Green Pea,

Emperor, Muslin, Clouded Buff,

Red-necked Footman, Kentish Glory,

Forester, Dew, Death’s Head Hawk,

Mother Of Pearl, Ear, Leopard Moth,

Chimney Sweeper, Little Thorn,

Gold Spangle and Silver Y.