Is this a Dingy Skipper?
This butterfly, which was seen at Thurstaston, does not look quite like the photos in http://www.UKButterflies or the previous post but I can't find anything else to match. Any ideas? (Sorry about the grass in the way)
Chris
Is this a Dingy Skipper?
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Re: Is this a Dingy Skipper?
Hi Chris,
This is not a butterfly, but one of the day-flying moths called Burnet Companion (Euclidia glyphica).
See here: http://ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?bf=2463
Mel.
This is not a butterfly, but one of the day-flying moths called Burnet Companion (Euclidia glyphica).
See here: http://ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?bf=2463
Mel.
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Re: Is this a Dingy Skipper?
Yes, definitely a Burnet Companion (Euclidia glyphica) moth. A diurnal (day-flying) insect.
An excellent record to send in to rECOrd or to put into RODIS !!!
Steve
An excellent record to send in to rECOrd or to put into RODIS !!!
Steve
Re: Is this a Dingy Skipper?
Thanks for your identification.
Yes the picture in UKMoths looks much more like it.
I'll put it in RODIS.
Chris
Yes the picture in UKMoths looks much more like it.
I'll put it in RODIS.
Chris
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Re: Is this a Dingy Skipper?
Thanks Chris - appreciated !!
Steve
Steve