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Small Heath

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:48 pm
by JIMCOBB49
Is this a Small Heath-taken in Angus Scotland?The reason I ask is that it has 2 spots on the wing whereas any pictures I've seen of this species and any others I've seen have only had one.Could this be a known variant?Any help appreciated Jim

Re: Small Heath

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 9:30 pm
by David M
It looks like a Small Heath, Jim, but it is certainly very different to the normal wing markings one finds with this species. The only other species it could be would be Large Heath, but I've never seen one like this.

Re: Small Heath

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 5:51 am
by Allan.W.
Hello Jim,
If you look on the "BRITISH BUTTERFLIES ABBERATIONS " site, you,ll find a couple of specimens that could be yours .
Regards Allan.W.

Re: Small Heath

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 7:02 pm
by JIMCOBB49
Thanks for your comments Guys-will look at your suggested site Allan Jim

Re: Small Heath

Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2017 11:48 am
by JIMCOBB49
Sent photo to British Butterfly Aberrations and it was confirmed as a Small Heath,bipupillata aberration.Thanks again for help Jim