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Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) on a twig in a forest

Adult Geometer Moth of the Genus Semaeopus

$Sphinx pinastri, the pine hawk-moth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found in Palearctic realm and sometimes the Nearctic realm. This species has been found in Scotland but is usually found in England. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae. \nThe larvae feed on Scots pine, Swiss pine, Siberian pine and Norway spruce. \nDescription:\nThe wings of Sphinx pinastri are grey with black dashes. The wingspan is 70–89 mm. The moth flies from April to August depending on the location. \nThe back of the thorax is grey with two dark bands around both sides. \nLife cycle:\nThe females lay their eggs in groups of two or three along pine or spruce needles (source Wikipedia).\n\nThis Picture is made during a Long Weekend in the South of Belgium in June 2019.$

Live moth isolated on white background, macro photo.

Samia cynthia ( silk moth) hanging on a cocoon. ( in the Saturniidae family)

$Water Ermine (Spilosoma urticae) adult resting on leaf\n\nEccles-on-Sea, Norfolk, UK. June$

Flapping his wings and ready for take-off, a white-lined sphinx moth stays hidden in the shade in the Denver Colorado suburbs.

Small Elephant Hawk-moth - Deilephila porcellus

A Virginia ctenucha moth on wood in the Laurentian forest.

$Pine Processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa): the larva is a major forest pest, living communally in large \$

A macro shot of Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa Quercus)

The female Saturnia pavoniella, a southern cousin of the Emperor moth on a dry twig

$The poplar grey (Acronicta megacephala) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found throughout Europe.\nBiology:\nThis moth flies at night from May to August and is attracted to light and sugar. \nThe hairy larva is grey with black and red markings and a white patch towards the rear. It feeds on poplars and willows and sometimes on grey alder. The species overwinters as a pupa (source Wikipedia). \n\nThis Picture is made during a Long Weekend in the South of Belgium in June 2019.$

$Wood Carpet (Epirrhoe rivata) adult at rest on a leaf\n\nEccles-on-sea, Norfolk, UK. June$

Butterfly garden: Single Comet moth( Argema mittrei). Close up of the head and antenna .

A male Luna Moth (Actias luna) on wood decking.

Anthophila fabriciana Common Nettle-Tap Moth Insect. Digitally Enhanced Photograph.

Adult Carpenter Moth of the Subfamily Hypoptinae

Meadow Brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina)

Detailed closeup on the great oak beauty geometer moth, Hypomecis roboraria sitting with open wings

$Pine Processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa): the larva is a major forest pest, living communally in large \$

$The oak processionary (Thaumetopoea processionea) is a moth whose caterpillars can be found in oak forests, where they feed on oak leaves, causing significant damage. They travel in nose-to-tail processions (hence their name), often arrow-headed, with a leader followed by rows of several caterpillars abreast.[1] They are a human irritant because of their venomous setae (hairs), which can cause skin irritation and asthma. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae.\nDescription:\nThe wingspan of adult stage moths is between 25 and 35 millimeters. Their pattern of tan, brown and white makes the adults difficult to see against oak bark. Adults fly during July and August. The larvae construct communal nests of white silk from which they crawl at night in single file, head to tail in large processions to feed on foliage in the crowns of trees, returning in the same manner. \nOak is its preferred food source, but the moth also eats the leaves of hazel, hornbeam, sweet chestnut, birch and beech.\nDistribution:\nThe moths are widely distributed in central and southern Europe, and are occasionally found as far north as Sweden. In the southern countries of Europe the populations are controlled by natural predators, but these predators are not present in northern Europe. Their range is expanding northward, possibly or partly as a result of global warming. The moth now has an established population in the UK (source Wikipedia). In the Netherlands the Species is a severe Plague for several Years (especially the Caterpillars, with their defense Bristles, which can cause irritation or health problems by Human) .\n\nThis Picture is made during a light catch in the South of Limburg half way of August 2021. This is a very common Species in the Netherlands and is a Pest there.$