Red-tipped Clearwing. Photo: Andrew Martin

Red-tipped Clearwing. Photo: Andrew Martin

Andy was rather surprised to find  this Red-tipped clearwing moth on the rear window of his car parked at his home in Poole on 22/06/23.

Lures are often used to attract males, otherwise not an easily found moth.

One generation, late May -early August, with a peak emergence in mid June.