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Pink-barred Sallow moth on Heather, Lenzie Moss
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East Dunbartonshire, Milngavie and Bearsden
Pink-barred Sallow moth (Xanthia togata) on Heather or Ling (Calluna vulgaris), Lenzie Moss, East Dunbartonshire. Most frequently found in broadleaved woodland, marshes and fens, this common moth can be distinguished by the deep red head in contrast to the yellow thorax.
03 September 2017
Sallow, Cashel
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Loch Lomond East
Sallow (Xanthia icteritia) at Cashel, East Loch Lomond
17 August 2019
Common White Wave moth, Dundreggan
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Dundreggan moth traps
The Common White Wave (Cabera pusaria) is a moth from the family Geometridae and is commonly distributed throughout Britain. Often confused with the Common Wave (Cabera exanthemata), but is generally whiter with more parallel cross-lines on the forewing. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.
24 June 2023
Buff Ermine moth, Dundreggan
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Dundreggan moth traps
The Buff Ermine (Spilarctia luteum) is a moth from the family Erebidae. The forewings are a yellowish-buff to whitish-buff colour. The number and size of the black dots on the wings vary but a distinctive diagonal row of elongated spots running from the forewing tip to trailing edge can distinguish it from the White Ermine. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.
24 June 2023
BeautIful Brocade moth, Dundreggan
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Dundreggan moth traps
The Beautiful Brocade (Lacanobia contigua) is a moth from the family Noctuidae. Distributed widely, but locally and discontinuously, over a large part of Britain. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.
24 June 2023
Forest bug, Dundreggan
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Dundreggan moth traps
This Forest Bug (Pentatoma rufipes) can be identified by its distinctive red-orange legs and an orange spot on its back. They have a dark brown body during autumn and a paler, bronze-coloured body in summer. Photo taken by David Palmar at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.
24 June 2023
Poplar Lutestring moth, Dundreggan
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Dundreggan moth traps
The Poplar Lutestring (Tethea or) is a moth of the family Drepanidae. Characterised by its four cross-lines, or 'lutestrings' on the inner part of the forewing, this species sometimes shows a slight purplish tinge when fresh. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.
24 June 2023
Poplar Lutestring moth, Dundreggan
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Dundreggan moth traps
The Poplar Lutestring (Tethea or) is a moth of the family Drepanidae. Characterised by its four cross-lines, or 'lutestrings' on the inner part of the forewing, this species sometimes shows a slight purplish tinge when fresh. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.
24 June 2023
Drinker moth, Dundreggan
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Dundreggan moth traps
The Drinker (Euthrix potatoria) is a moth of the Lasiocampidae family. This species gets its English (and Latin) name from the habits of the caterpillars, which are supposed to have a liking for drops of dew. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.
24 June 2023
Buff-tip moth, Dundreggan
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Dundreggan moth traps
This Buff-tip moth (Phalera bucephala) blends in perfectly with its surroundings as it looks just like the twig of a birch tree. Flying only at night, the Buff-tip moth can be seen from May to July. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.