The forewings are brown with one large dark spot and two smaller dark spots, although these often rub off on older specimens. This moth has a wingspan of 9-16mm. The head is coated with grey hairs.

Or the chocolate moth, which is dark brown with light, coloured stripes and a delicate lacy pattern on the edges of its wings. Check out our gallery to see more magical-looking moths! Butterflies ...

What Does a Promethea Moth Look ... difficult to identify once you’ve located one. Males have mostly black wings with beige borders; females appear more colorful with reddish-brown bodies ...