Took this series at Arnside Knott this year days before Golden Orfe was there. There were lots of Frits on the wing but they wouldnt keep still in the heat of the day. Have studied the replies to Dilettantes post but still cannot make my mind up about this individual. Could someone more experienced ...

Hi Gibster, I used to run an MV light in the garden in the '70s, I have had Small Tortoiseshells come to MV. I lived in landlocked Derbyshire both then and now. Also had a very annoying Robin who used to beat me to it in the mornings ! Clever little critters ! The cats from the local farms (one eith...

Was just going through some pictures taken in Silverdale Cumbria and came across this taken in July. The sixth spot on the forewing tip has been disected by a black vein. Can I claim a new species ?


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Great report Phil ! , you have inspired me and got me all nostalgic ! :D , we have spent time in Los Gigantes for the last three years stopping in self catering appartments. We usually go in January (wifes Birthday ) but went in April this year. I have some photos of butterflies, dragonflies, lizard...

Hello again Colin, have found a French site for identification, give these folks a try? : http://insecterra.forumactif.com


good luck

Dave C

Hi again, just had a look in my moth guide and 2 & 3 look very like Common Heath males. Number 4 resembles the shape and form of a Bordered White and may be of that family(again male going by the feathered antennae) and I would put 5 & 6 in the family of Noctuidae and possibly the same speci...

Hi Colin, the last picture is a Hummingbird Hawk moth I think, a worn one of these:

Following on from "Chrysalis Tenerife" posting with this one, its got me thinking, had put this one down as Bath White, sorry about the poor pics but all the individuals I came across (8+) would not settle for a good picture. I do have a (poor again) video clip of this particular specimen....

Thanks Nick, must admit I havent seen GVW there, but then I havent been that many times. Have seen Bath White but they dont like to sit still long enough for a photo !

Best wishes

Dave C

Thanks Pete, had a feeling it migh be of that ilk, there were cruciferous plants in the area.


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Dave C

Took this picture to try and identify a chrysalis I came across in Tenerife. Any ideas as to what it may be?




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Thanks David, sorry for the delay in my response , will have to go back another time for HBF!


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Took this photo at Arnside Knott this year whilst looking for HBF. Didnt get many HBF pics and all were topside shots, darn things would not sit still!
This individual which I take to be DGF shows whiteish patches to the forewings, is this a normal variation?


Cheers

Dave C- grumpy

I'll go with that too !


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Hi Anthony, can you say where and when this was taken , is it uk ?



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Hi vawn, try googleing Holly Blue see if that fits what you saw.

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Dave C

Hi Dave, its larvae feed on Pignut a small member of the Umbellifer family found in unimproved pastureland, hope this helps.


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Dave C

Hi Ian, thanks for the list of species seen on your Derbys visit. A visit to Coombs Dale may have added Wall Brown,Green Veined White, Brown Argus, Small Copper,Comma and brimstone. We suffer from a restriction in species being further north, a fact which gives me much grief in that I have to travel...

Hi Piers, yes this poor pic (didnt realise at the time its wing was deformed) was taken at Coombs Dale 13/06/11 Saw around 5 individuals the same day. Reports suggest they are out in larger numbers at other sites now. Not had chance to go back yet, my Landy is in for M.O.T. !

Hi Scott, from your description, try looking for Large Yellow Underwing moth or its relations, very variable on the forewings but has yellow/orangey underwings. Just a starting point on your quest. I stand to be corrected !!

Best wishes

Dave C