An aging beauty with bald patches on the head and abdomen. Antennae folded along the back and twisted at the ends

The incredibly beautiful colours visible in this shot. Antennae upright and touching in the centre then separating. Brown eyes, proboscis curled in

On the window in all its glorious glory. It's easy to see why it is called Mother of Pearl. Exquisite markings that shimmer and shine in the light.

A tight crop of the eyes, head and antennae, which are orange with pale dots on th einner surface. this is something I had never seen before, my something new for today - along with moth identifications! Thank you to all who help me.

120725 OM1ii 60mm lens images stacked in camera Star of the show 5 Mother of Pearl. First seen for far too long @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social #muchadoaboutmothing #inverts #mothmacrophotography #naturelovers #teammoth #entomology #york #aurelians #uknaturalists