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West Dunbartonshire Moth Blog: February 2011
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July Highflyer ( Hydriomena furcata. Common throughout the UK. Monthly Urn, Fork-like'. From hudria = water jar/urn. An extremely variable moth which is often green with varying degrees of black marbling, but can also be brown with black marbling, completely melanic or marbled with faded greenish-brown tones. Like the other 'highflyer' moths, the July Highflyer has forewings that are distinctly shouldered at the base and the wing shape is described in the genus name as urn-like. Common throughout the UK.
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West Dunbartonshire Moth Blog: Ochsenheimeria urella
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Fairly widespread throughout the UK. Ochsenheimer, Little-burner (? From uro, to burn or dry up: Latin, possibly from the damage the larvae do to grasses? This tiny micro moth is a day-flier and active mostly in the morning. The antennae have a rough, shaggy appearance due to the presence of elongated scales. Profuse tufts of bristles cover the head and there are a few raised scales on the forewings. Detailed information about the morphology and life cycle of. Can be found here (PDF file):.
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West Dunbartonshire Moth Blog: Garden Pebble (Evergestis forficalis)
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Garden Pebble ( Evergestis forficalis. Common throughout the UK. Possibly from the Latin 'evergere' = to send out/to meander forth,. Normally, this species holds its wings in a tent-like posture (not shown in the photo below). This; and the sharp diagonal lines running from the wing-tips; are the inspiration for the species name. Note: atypical posture - normally rests with wings tented. Two broods - first from May to June, second brood from late July to September. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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West Dunbartonshire Moth Blog: March 2011
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Small Angle Shades ( Euplexia lucipara. Common throughout the UK. From plexus, folded or interwoven: Latin,. From luciparens, light-bearing: Latin). Like its larger relative (the Angle Shades), this species has creased forewings and hair-tufts which add to its dead leaf disguise. The bright gold reniform stigmata inspired the species name '. Light-bearing) and this moth is known in France as 'la luisante' - 'the shining'. One generation: June to July. Fairly widespread throughout the UK. Is named in hono...
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West Dunbartonshire Moth Blog: Coxcomb Prominent (Ptilodon capucina)
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Coxcomb Prominent ( Ptilodon capucina. Common throughout the UK. Feather-toothed, Capuchin friar'. Capuchin friar, aka the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin). The scientific name of this distinctive moth refers to the prominent tufts of hair on the thorax and abdomen:. An allusion to the brown hooded garb of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin - after which the Capuchin Monkey is also named. In Germany this species is known as the 'Kamelspinner' (or Kamel Zahnspinner) due to its camel 'humps'!
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West Dunbartonshire Moth Blog: Marbled Beauty (Cryphia domestica)
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Marbled Beauty ( Cryphia domestica. Common throughout most of the UK - more localized and urban in Scotland. From kryphios, hidden: Greek,. Of the house: Latin). There is much variation in the patterning of this little lichen mimic: ground colour is silver-grey with varying degrees of black/grey, dull orange or greenish marbling. The larva feeds on lichens at night and hides in a silken retreat during the day. Often confused with the Marbled Green (. But can be distinguished by the following features:.
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West Dunbartonshire Moth Blog: July 2010
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The Flame ( Axylia putris. Common over most of UK, more local in Scotland (it is commonest in the south-west). Chopped wood: Latin,. The delicate colouration of this little moth, its habit of resting with its wings held close to its body and the pale colouration on the front of its head, enable it to perfectly mimic a snapped twig. Linnaeus refers to this camouflage technique in his very descriptive choice of scientific name. June to July. Sometimes a partial second generation in autumn. The Riband Wave ...
