Tiger Tiger..........

I was thrilled to find this Garden Tiger (Artica Caja) moth on the grass this morning. (Near Threlkeld, Cumbria, UK)
Apparently to repel predators it can exude bright yellow blood from its thorax and make a grating noise with its wings.

Posted in tribute to Blipper SteveandKerry (aka Steve) who posts stunning images of moths, beautifully arranged in contexts that enhance the singular visual magic of particular individuals.

Take a look!