Puss Moth Cerura vinula

Puss Moth
Puss Moth
Puss Moth
The Puss Moth, with its beautiful black and white marbled wings with gold "seams" and fluffy ermine head, is named after its resemblance to a furry cat.
A large moth with wingspan of 50-75mm. UK flight time May-Jul.

With many thanks to Iain Bray of Stratford upon Avon who took these photos of the Puss Moth in his back garden.