Interesting as one of the most westerly wetlands, the marsh is home to a rich variety of flora and receives a number of rare species of birds. This is one of the rarest moths in the world. Can you spot it camouflaged as it is on the bridge?
About fifteen years ago, I was shown round the Marsh by an RSPB representative who told us that it is found in but one other place in Brittany, I believe. I think it is wingless and lives off the mineral salts in the rock of that particular bridge. It is very difficult to find one and I did on this occasion. I can give no further information - sorry!
Apparently ... Luffia lapidella (Identified Goeze 1783), thankyou, it transpires that the females are flightless, and move around a lot on their own rocks.
The larvae have some form of movement, as they can transport themselves to other locations.
If they lived in certain people's wallets they can be recognised instantly by their wearing of dark glasses.
You're wrong with your identification, Treeve, I'm afraid. It's a luffia vuvuzela. The shape gives it away. As for BoP (and Treeve!), all I can say is that I tried to bring one home but it burnt a hole in my pocket!
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