TIL the iconic "Peace Symbol" isn't just a random geometric design. It's actually composed of the flag semaphore signals for the letters "N" and "D", standing for "Nuclear Disarmament".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_symbols#Peace_symbol
#til #todayilearned
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1revuor/til_the_iconic_peace_symbol_isnt_just_a_random/

#MothOfTheDay is a stunner.

You may recognise it from my profile pic, but one came to visit the #moth box last night. The gloriously beautiful #green and black mosaic of:

MERVEILLE DU JOUR
Griposia aprilina

Larvae feed on oak.

One of my absolute favourite moths of the year.

#moths #moth #mothsandbutterflies #butterflies #MothsMatter #nature #naturalworld #wildlife #britishwildlife #lepidoptera #entomology #insect #cute #garden #autumn #october #conservation #biodiversity #alttext