Hi Alistair,

It looks like a rather worn Common Lutestring (Ochropacha duplaris)?

http://www.ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?id=483

These do look bigger and are normally bullying the parents for food

That's really interesting Guy thanks.

I've never seen really worn looking ones that aren't actually worn before

Pete

Does anyone know if these are the same ssp or is the one an ab or melanistic, or are they just variable?

These were both seen in Var, South of France in April both at the same location.

Wow, I am right for once

Thanks Guy

An awkward one we cannot pin point from earlier this week?

Any ideas folks? Black eyed poss?

Thank you Pieter, for such good information!

I only managed a couple of shots and this is the most detailed. I cant find an upper wing shot I'm afraid

I hope this helps Guy?
Thanks you both for helping

I will go through my pictures properly when I return from France later this week

Thanks again, Pete

A pretty scruffy individual, not sure if anyone has any ideas about this one? Any help or ideas would be great

Thanks Guy, a stunning individual it was

Pete

I saw this one in the Sousse area of Tunisia last week and think it's a Spotted Adonis?
Any people think otherwise?

Thanks Mike I am going over to gen up of the guide with Guys help

Thanks Guy I feel very confident in your response.

Great work, best wishes, Pete

I don't know if this helps but here is another couple my friend has sent with more open wings.............

Thanks Guy,

I binned most my other shots as they were either distant or very similar to this one with less wing definition. I will see if my friend got any of the flight shots, as I had no chance at focusing it in flight.

Do you know what defines Pale from helice?

Cheers, Pete

We saw this individual at Durlston, Dorset UK yesterday and in flight thought it possibly a White!!!! however alas not as it was a Clouded yellow at rest. Our initial thoughts were f.helice but after a couple of hours umming and aahing we cant pin it to a particular Specie, can you guys please give ...

Sorry Guy, I never learn.

I am going away to knuckle down with your App and my Collins Guide :embarrassed: lol

thanks again!

Here's another possibly Common Blue if I'm not mistaken?

Aha Tres bon Guy,

Merci beaucoup, Pete(Pierre)

PS. I hope you don't mind me keep asking as there are quite a few to follow at some point??