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Heath Fritillary Larva

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:45 pm
by Vince Massimo
I was contacted by Richard Roebuck, a Sussex Branch BC member, who reported sighting an early instar Heath Fritillary larva at East Blean Wood on 22nd March 2012. It was approximately 3-4mm long and moving across the ground. Most interestingly it was being completly ignored by the Wood Ants that were swarming around. Two images were supplied.
Heath Fritillary Larva - East Blean Wood, Kent 22-March-2012
Heath Fritillary Larva - East Blean Wood, Kent 22-March-2012
Heath Fritillary Larva - East Blean Wood, Kent 22-March-2012
Heath Fritillary Larva - East Blean Wood, Kent 22-March-2012
Thanks Richard :D

Vince