Tortrix Moths Mimicking Bird Droppings

Gypsonoma sociana moth Above is one of the several Tortrix moths which imitate the look of a bird dropping to deter predators. Identified as Gypsonoma sociana by the black lozenge on its lower back.

Wingspan 12-15mm; UK flight time Jun-Aug.
Black Cloak moth
Black Cloak moth
Yellow-faced Bell moth
Above is the Black Cloak, also called Yellow-faced Bell, Notocelia (prev. Epiblema) cynosbatella, the orange snout being the key distinguishing feature. It also disguises itself as a bird dropping and has a dark (greyish) lozenge on its back; the marbled mantle is concave. Photos taken in early May. Wingspan 16-22mm; UK flight time May-Jul.
Bird-dropping moth
Bird-dropping moth
Bird-dropping moth
Another "bird-dropping" pattern small moth, flying in mid May. The orange snout identifying Notocelia cynosbatella above, again. The larvae feed on roses, wild and cultivated.
Brambleshoot moth
Bramble shoot moth
Bramble shoot moth
Above is a Bramble Shoot moth, Epiblema/Notocelia uddmanniana, related to the Notocelia/Epiblema cynosbatella and distinguishable by its chocolate brown patch on its lower back. Wingspan 15-20mm; UK flight time Jun-Jul.
moth - epiblema species
moth - epiblema species
The moth above is also an Epiblema/Notocelia or Gypsonoma species. (Possibly Common Cloaked Tortrix, Gypsonoma dealbana, 11–14 mm and no yellow palps.)