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On 2013-08-07 16:02:31 +0100, Malcolm said:
In article , Sacha writes On 2013-08-07 10:35:08 +0100, Malcolm said: In article , Sacha writes I got only a quick look at a butterfly in the garden the other day but it appeared to be a dullish brown with a purple sheen to the upper parts of its wings, when open. It was about the size of a Red Admiral, I'd think. It's been suggested it was a Purple Hairstreak. Anyone any other ideas? The attempted photo was appalling! The description is OK, but Purple Hairstreaks are almost exactly half the size of Red Admirals, 30-40mm wingspan compared with 65-75mm. Well, I've already commented on my own ability to judge sizes but I'd have thought this was the same size. Is there anything else that you could thing might fit that description? No. Purple Hairstreaks are also *very* rarely seen away from oak trees, but you may of course have some of those. They certainly occur pretty widely in south-west England. There are a few oaks in the garden and in the one nearest to us but that's across the churchyard and the school yard. I also saw a brown butterfly with quite bright spots on its wings, lots of them but as it was above my head and very restless, I couldn't get it very clearly. Could be a Speckled Wood http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/speci...pecies=aegeria And while I'm pestering you - sorry! - there was a moth in our bedroom a few nights ago which was really tiny. The depth of the body was very narrow and it appeared to be white speckled with black. Its wings were spread out straight rather than folded against the body. Again, because the ceiling is high and it was so small, I couldn't get a very clear view of it. I've looked on web sites but can't see it. I do appreciate your help! I'm backing out of this one until you invest in a step-ladder! You may well laugh! I went to get one and the wretched moth had gone! There are a group of small moths called pugs which sit with their wings straight out, but they difficult enough to identify even when you have caught one and have it alongside the book. There are also a group called micro-moths which are mostly very small and many equally difficult to identify. I'll have a hunt around in those groups, thank you. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
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