I've put photos of 3 larvae in the ci folder - can you please help identify them? All from RSPB Ramsey Wood, Suffolk. 1 May 2011. 010511_072 a geometer...
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Derek Lee
derek37281
Jun 30, 2011 4:15 pm
Hi I've posted an image in Files\DL of a larva which was at my MV light trap last night here in Bracklesham West Sussex. Can anyone supply an ID please? Thanks...
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Ben Smart
bensmart65
Jun 28, 2011 9:14 pm
Hi A potted Barred Straw female has laid about 10-15 eggs, mostly in the pot, although a few on some leaves of cleavers that were in the pot with it. ...
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leigh_holman
Jun 12, 2011 5:52 pm
Hi, im no expert but i think it could be a drinker moth....
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David Howdon
davidhowdon
Jun 12, 2011 4:16 pm
Thanks Ben. Now you have told me it is Twin-spotted it looks just like its picture in Porter. ... -- David Howdon (http://freespace.virgin.net/david.howdon/)...
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Guy Manners
guyatmbe
Jun 11, 2011 2:50 pm
Dear all, Grateful for any help with ID of bright hairy caterpillar illustrated in photo album <Guy's stuff>. Photo of dead insect taken at Park Corner Heath,...
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avellanarius
Jun 10, 2011 12:50 pm
Hi everyone, I was wondering whether anyone has any experience rearing the Common Blue and Brown Argus? I am conducting an experiment looking at morphology...
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Steve Covey
od0man
Jun 8, 2011 9:39 am
Thanks Tony and David for your suggestions. I have both Oak and Sallow in my garden so I will place leaves of both in the box containing the eggs and see which...
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David
dynamixware
Jun 8, 2011 12:39 am
Hi Steve, Well it feeds on a range of plants so any of the following will do: Ivy Ash Lettuce Willowherb Oak Willow Birch Raspberry Blackcurrant Nettle Tomato ...
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rtus06@...
rtus05a
Jun 7, 2011 10:08 pm
Steve . Jim Porter lfp listed are bracken . birch .oak. sallow. willow herb Tony From: Steve Covey Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 10:48 PM To:...
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Steve Covey
od0man
Jun 7, 2011 9:48 pm
Hi all, I have had come into my possession some Small Angle Shades eggs. I don't have any bracken nearby and wondered what the next best foodplant would be in...
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Mike Wall
bike_to_nature
Jun 7, 2011 9:04 pm
Many thanks Tony - your suggestions sound quite reasonable. Mike [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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rtus06@...
rtus05a
Jun 7, 2011 7:09 pm
Hi all ... Tony From: Ben Smart Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 7:18 PM To: Breeding_UK-Leps@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Breeding_UK-Leps] Two for comment Hi...
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Ben Smart
bensmart65
Jun 7, 2011 6:18 pm
Hi Mike I think your first is probably a Riband Wave. What plant did you find it on. I've found a single larva on ivy in my garden in each of the last two...
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Dave Wilton
bargbarg2001
Jun 7, 2011 5:16 pm
Hi Folks I've uploaded a caterpillar photo at the link below: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Breeding_UK-Leps/photos/album/2146316151/pic/list Currently about...
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belinda.taylor60
belinda.tayl...
Jun 7, 2011 2:33 pm
Thanks Tony and Dafydd, your views are fascinating. I wish it had been a better pic....
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rtus06@...
rtus05a
Jun 6, 2011 10:06 pm
Hi Mike The first is possibly E abbreviata The Second is Lycia hirtaria. Tony From: Mike Wall Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 10:39 PM To:...
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Mike Wall
bike_to_nature
Jun 6, 2011 9:39 pm
Hi all, Two recent caterpillars I'm trying to breed through are pictured below. Any clues as to their final identity would be appreciated to aid their ...
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dafydd7816
Jun 6, 2011 5:58 pm
Hi Tony, Yes, the Caligo spp I saw at the NHM butterfly house last year looked very different and slug-like too, and blended in with the banana plant stem. ...
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rtus06@...
rtus05a
Jun 6, 2011 9:45 am
Hi Dafydd. The only one I'm familiar with is Caligo sp & they have horned heads & a few spikes along the back otherwise their general appearance is slug like ....
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dafydd7816
Jun 6, 2011 4:33 am
There seem to have been no replies to this post as yet. It looks similar to the Old Lady but I wondered whether it might be an imported species? Dafydd...
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Reg Fry
bughunteruk
Jun 5, 2011 4:04 pm
Hi all, I was recently sent some eggs of the Blood-vein moth and the larvae are now final instar. I think this must be the most variable larva I have ever...
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Ben Smart
bensmart65
Jun 4, 2011 11:40 am
Not sure - perhaps Clouded Drab? Ben From: Breeding_UK-Leps@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Breeding_UK-Leps@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Guy Manners Sent: 04 June...
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Guy Manners
guyatmbe
Jun 4, 2011 11:38 am
Greetings, all. Grateful for assistance with ID of caterpillar shown in photo album <Guy's stuff>, found about 7 feet up the wall of a building in Melbourn...
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adrianjone5
Jun 2, 2011 12:17 am
Thank you for putting me straight Reg, have never seen them this early before, usually see the adults emerging during May here, many thanks. Adrian...
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Reg Fry
bughunteruk
May 31, 2011 10:51 pm
They usually overwinter as fully grown larvae and pupate in the spring. The adults are usually around from mid-April possibly before that this year as there...
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adrianjone5
May 31, 2011 10:34 pm
Thanks Reg, Thought that Ruby Tigers would be much larger or even have pupated by now though. Adrian...
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adrianjone5
May 31, 2011 10:33 pm
Considering its size, 10-12mm isn't it a little late in the year for it to be a Ruby Tiger? Adrian...
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rtus06@...
rtus05a
May 31, 2011 9:10 pm
Hi Adrian Now we know what it is can I have the grid ? & any other records you have for vc40 off forum using my other email address please Tony Vc40 From:...
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rtus06@...
rtus05a
May 31, 2011 9:05 pm
Reg Darn I should have known that one .. I was plugin on it was one of the anemic footman LOL !!!! Tony ... From: "Reg Fry" <reg.a.fry@...> Sent:...
