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Is this a moth or a butterfly
By Frank Cawley
30, Sep 2003 - 17:17
I'm almost positive that the red moth in these pictures is not a butterfly.
![redmoth.jpg](http://www.castlebar.ie/artman2/uploads/1/redmoth.jpg)
This picture was taken about three weeks ago. You can still see these moths around, not for much longer I'm thinking.
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![collectinghoney.jpg](http://www.castlebar.ie/artman2/uploads/1/collectinghoney.jpg)
Evidence of a bluebottle gathering nectar.
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![imsureitsamoth.jpg](http://www.castlebar.ie/artman2/uploads/1/imsureitsamoth.jpg)
A close-up of the markings on a moth's back. A lot easier on the eye than some of the markings you find on some moths of the two legged variety.
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![clown.jpg](http://www.castlebar.ie/artman2/uploads/1/clown.jpg)
Co Kerry at the Puck Fair, the only place in Ireland where you have a clown in charge of a parade.
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