Scarlet Tiger Moth (Callimorpha dominula)

Introduction

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Scarlet Tiger Moth (Callimorpha dominula)

Image: © Penny Mayes Taken: 19 Jul 2013

I don't think I've ever seen one of these before, very striking! Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet_tiger_moth Another shot: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3569102

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Image Location

coordinates on a map icon
Latitude
52.518633
Longitude
-3.308927