Butterfly/ Moth ID Please.

[electrictiff]

I am new to butterflies & Moths and cannot find this fellow in my books so I ask for help please. I took the photo on a bright sunny day on scrub land in Corby NN17 on Friday 7th June 2013.

Many thanks in advance.

Mick

[Mark Colvin]

Hi Mick.

Welcome to UKB.

Your moth is the Burnet Companion (Euclidia glyphica). See http://ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?id=5298 for more information.

Kind regards. Mark

[David M]

Probably few moths that resemble a small butterfly more than these (along with Mother Shiptons). They even have a similar 'buzzy' flight to Dingy Skippers and to make matters worse they're flying with them right now!

[MikeOxon]

In the field,the Burnet Companion, which you have photographed, can be confused with the Dingy Skipper. They often fly together, and look and behave in similar ways.

Mike
edit: 'crossed' with your post David

[electrictiff]

Many thanks for the info guys, Dingy Skipper and Common Blue were both present in the same small area at the same time, piccy's attached.

Regards

Mick

[kevling]

Mike is certainly correct about them looking and behaving in similar ways. At Llanymynech Rocks last weekend, I saw both species together trying to mate. Even they seem to proned to mistaken identity too.

Regards Kev

[Mark Colvin]

Hi Mick.

Not sure if you are aware but the first picture is of a Brown Argus. It appears to be a worn male.

Kind regards. Mark

[electrictiff]

Thanks for the info Mark, I will update my info.

Mick