I folks,
I ran around taking photos of this fellow thinking I'd discovered a new species of BF, but I think its a moth actually.
It had me fooled because there were many of them and they behaved pretty much like BFs, in full sunlight.
Photos taken in the Var, in South of France. Any idea what it is ?
Is this Frit a Meadow (parthenoides), or something else, please ? Also seen in the Var (France).
Thanks, Chris
ID for a moth and confirmation for a BF
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Re: ID for a moth and confirmation for a BF
The moth is a Mother Shipton.
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Re: ID for a moth and confirmation for a BF
Hi Chris. Your moth is a Mother Shipton (Euclidia mi) and I can confirm that the butterfly is a meadow fritillary (Melitaea parthenoides).
Guy
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Re: ID for a moth and confirmation for a BF
Mother Shipton is practically an honorary butterfly.
Many times I've tracked what I've thought to be a Grizzled Skipper only for it to turn out to be an MS.
I love the name too...a real corker given the 'witch's nose' this species has on its upper forewings.
Many times I've tracked what I've thought to be a Grizzled Skipper only for it to turn out to be an MS.
I love the name too...a real corker given the 'witch's nose' this species has on its upper forewings.
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Re: ID for a moth and confirmation for a BF
Thanks, Dilettante, Guy and David.
The Mother Shipton has got great markings. I'll be keeping the photos for my records.
Chris
The Mother Shipton has got great markings. I'll be keeping the photos for my records.
Chris