Leopard moth - Zeuzera pyrina

I found one of these in the g

I found one of these in the garden centre where i work the other day, i was completely fascinated by it, i'd never seen anything like it, so i had to investigate what it was, such a beautiful moth, i live in folkestone, in the south east of the uk is it usual for them to be around here?

… RainbowJess1987, 18 July, 2007 - 1:08pm

Leopard Moth distribution

Go to http://www.nbn.org.uk/ the national biodiversity network site; click on NBN Gateway; type Zeuzera pyrina into the search box.
It will provide you with 4 links, example below.
These links will show you the distribution (UK) for the species you searched for, and allow you to explore the data:
1. Grid map of the distribution of Zeuzera pyrina. http://www.searchnbn.net/gridMap/gridMap.jsp?allDs=1&srchSpKey=NBNSYS0000005661
2. Distribution of Zeuzera pyrina on protected sites.
3. Interactive distribution map of Zeuzera pyrina.
4. Taxonomic information for Zeuzera pyrina

I recently spotted a leopard moth (Zeuzera pyrina)in North Yorkshire. Enquiries to my local moth recorder provided the information that this species is moving northwards, expanding it's distribution, and has recently colonised North Yorkshire

… tantantara, 21 September, 2008 - 7:37am

B & W moth

This is Zeuzera pyrina, the Leopard moth, in the family Cossidae. Not to be confused with the great leopard moth which is an Artiidae.

… Dennis Profant, 26 June, 2005 - 1:21pm

Leopard Moths

How widespread are these moths.
I caught one in my kitchen last night. It's the first time i've ever
saw one of these.

I live in Exeter , Devon, UK.

It was released outside last night after I caught it.

John

… John King, 25 July, 2005 - 10:14am

Excellent!

Nice to have the names.

… Jim McClarin, 26 June, 2005 - 2:19pm