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Description
A small, flat cast steel moth with a bee-like striped body, for gates, fences and sheds. This badge is 90mm tall and 85mm wide: two curled antennae and two raised front legs at the top, a round head, broad veined wings angled down either side and a striped, pointed body in the middle. It is a flat casting about 7mm thick that welds to gate bars or screws to timber and masonry. The price shown is for one moth, with a minimum order of 5, enough for a group.
Why choose this badge
A garden favourite. With its striped body it reads as a bee as much as a moth, perfect for pollinator gardens, allotments, beekeepers' gates and cottage gardens. It is one of our best-reviewed cast badges.
Looks best in a group. Three or five fixed at different angles look as if they are flying across a fence or shed, which is why we sell them from 5.
Small and light. At 90mm and about 0.11 kg, it sits neatly between gate bars and is easy to fix almost anywhere.
Paint it any colour. It comes as raw cast steel: black looks classic, gold makes it a bee, and bright colours suit a children's garden.
Where it is used
Garden and allotment gates, sheds and summerhouses, timber fences, garden walls, beehive stands, pollinator and wildlife gardens, and decorative panels.
Specifications
| What you get | One moth, minimum order 5 |
|---|---|
| Design | Moth with veined wings and striped body |
| Material | Cast mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 90mm |
| Width | 85mm across the wings |
| Thickness | About 7mm, flat |
| Weight | About 0.11 kg |
| Fixing | Weld, or drill and screw or bolt |
The thickness is measured from the edge photo and rounded, so allow a millimetre either way.
How to fix it
| Where it goes | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| Across gate bars | Weld at the back of the wings where they cross the bars |
| Timber shed, fence or gate | Drill small holes through the body and wings and use stainless screws |
| Brick, render or stone wall | Plug and screw through the body, or bond with exterior adhesive |
| Steel panel | Weld round the edge, or drill and bolt |
Is this the right badge?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A small moth or bee, 90mm | This badge |
| A swallowtail butterfly | Swallowtail butterfly badge 130 x 95mm |
| A dragonfly | Dragonfly badge 140 x 110mm |
| A sunflower | Sunflower badge 120mm |
| A tortoise | Tortoise badge 120 x 75mm |
| Every cast badge | All cast badges |
Fitting and care
Lay the moths out first to plan the group, then mark the positions. Set each at a slightly different angle so they look as if they are flying. Clean the back where it will be welded, or drill small holes through the body where they will be least visible.
Degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. For a bee, paint it black and pick out the body stripes in yellow or gold. Galvanising before painting gives the longest life outdoors.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one moth?
Yes, it is for one moth badge, with a minimum order of 5. For a larger quantity, call us for a price.
Is it a moth or a bee?
It is sold as a moth, but the striped body means it is often painted and used as a bee.
Is it painted?
No. It is raw cast steel and will rust if left bare outdoors, so prime and paint it, or galvanise it, once it is fixed.
Can I fix it without welding?
Yes. Drill small holes through the body and screw it to timber, or plug and screw it to a wall.
Are all the moths exactly the same?
They are cast from the same pattern, but cast parts vary by a millimetre or two and the surface texture varies slightly from one casting to the next.
Ordering and delivery
Order 5 or more online, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a larger job, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.
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Minimum order 5 pcs