Dark Strawberry Tortrix Moth
The Dark Strawberry Tortrix moth (Celypha lacunana) is a common micro-moth that can be disturbed from vegetation in the daytime … Continue reading Dark Strawberry Tortrix Moth
Tag: Lepidoptera
Brimstone Butterfly
The Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) is named after its yellow hue which was thought to resemble the colour of sulphur. … Continue reading Brimstone Butterfly
Green-veined White Butterfly
Green-veined White butterfly ( Pieris napi) imago. One of 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) recorded so far at … Continue reading Green-veined White Butterfly
Dingy Footman Moth
Dingy Footman moth (Eilema griseola) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Dingy Footman Moth
Large White Butterfly
Large White butterfly (Pieris brassicae) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Large White Butterfly
Holly Blue Butterfly
Holly Blue butterfly (Celastrina argiolus) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Holly Blue Butterfly
Gatekeeper Butterfly
Gatekeeper butterfly (Pyronia tithonus) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded in … Continue reading Gatekeeper Butterfly
Painted Lady Butterfly
Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Painted Lady Butterfly
Ringlet Butterfly
Ringlet butterfly (Aphantopus hyperantus) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded in … Continue reading Ringlet Butterfly
Small Copper Butterfly
Small Copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Small Copper Butterfly
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