Well, it matches up to Emporer somewhat like Harvestman says, but the colour patternation isn't 100%. I thought this would be an easy ID, but it isn't.
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Jon, I'm fairly confident it is an Emperor (note spelling
), based on the lack of thoracic stripes.Here's a picture of a Southern Hawker for comparison. Note the two large yellow patches just behind the head, which are missing in your specimen.
Gentelemen, I'm going to be away for a week from this afternoon, so you may have to be patient, or rely on the several other helpful and knowledgeable people who frequent these pages.
What a beastie! Looks like Graphosoma italicum, or something very similar.
Just had a quick read through this thread. there are some fantastic pictures of really wonderful wildlife in here. Thanks to everyone for contributing so far. :You_Rock_
Just had a quick read through this thread. there are some fantastic pictures of really wonderful wildlife in here. Thanks to everyone for contributing so far. :You_Rock_
Jon, I'm fairly confident it is an Emperor (note spelling
Here's a picture of a Southern Hawker for comparison. Note the two large yellow patches just behind the head, which are missing in your specimen.
Gentelemen, I'm going to be away for a week from this afternoon, so you may have to be patient, or rely on the several other helpful and knowledgeable people who frequent these pages.
Harvestman, you are a gentleman (note that spelling
)
Harvestman, you are a gentleman (note that spelling
Touche! You spotted that I deliberately left you an opportunity for a riposte then.
I got to Graphosoma italicum OR Graphosoma lineatum. Realy not sure how to tell them apart
Have a good holiday I will look forward to the pictures you bring back (no pressure)
Mike
Oh dear, this is becoming a spelling contest...
Yes, that's an Angle Shades moth
Nuts I think I will just claim that was a Typo.
Maybe a Spello.
However usually I do Braino's
No, I don't know how to tell them apart either!
Please don't look forward to the pictures. The trip away is to visit the in-laws. I'm not exactly keen, but duty calls as its the mother-in-law's 70th birthday.
Please don't look forward to the pictures. The trip away is to visit the in-laws. I'm not exactly keen, but duty calls as its the mother-in-law's 70th birthday.
Seems I'm still here (wife taking an age to pack ).
I think the hawkmoth is a privet hawkmoth.
I also think Jon's question about jelly relates to the angle shades moth.
).I think the hawkmoth is a privet hawkmoth.
I also think Jon's question about jelly relates to the angle shades moth.
Found this chap after leaving the light on and window open - plus a google of midges!
Interesting appendage where the bitey bit of a mozzie should be. I assume it will only have a scientific name though?
Interesting appendage where the bitey bit of a mozzie should be. I assume it will only have a scientific name though?
I found this big guy today when I was returning from a rock climbing day. it was about 10 cm long (4 inches) , I have no idea of the name of what will it be later, if anything
Bowlander, I can't make out your insect clearly, but I think it might be a snakefly. I'd like to see a better shot though, or at least an enlargement.
Working on the caterpillar mcniac.
Working on the caterpillar mcniac.
Ok, all my searches keep returning the answer Fox moth caterpillar, but I'm not yet convinced. Your specimen is too big and not hairy enough. This might take a while.
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