Rush Veneer Moth Nomophila noctuella

Rush Veneer Moth tongue The tongue
Rush Veneer Moth camouflage Camouflage and normal resting position
Rush Veneer Moth and spider Beware the spider
Rush Veneer moth photos above from Martin Starnes in Surrey, UK. The Rush Veneer is a migrant to UK from southern Europe and North Africa. UK flight time May-Sept. Wingspan 26-32mm. Caterpillars feed on clover and grasses.
faded Rush Veneer, Rome This pale and/or faded individual in Rome is also thought to be a Rush Veneer.
Rush Veneer moth Thanks to Kate Dalziel for the above photo of a Rush Veneer in Cornwall.