The Drinker (Euthrix potatoria) is a moth of the Lasiocampidae family. This species gets its English (and Latin) name from the habits of the caterpillars, which are supposed to have a liking for drops of dew. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.
24 June 2023
Drinker moth, Dundreggan
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The Drinker (Euthrix potatoria) is a moth of the Lasiocampidae family. This species gets its English (and Latin) name from the habits of the caterpillar, which are supposed to have a liking for drops of dew. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.
24 June 2023
Drinker moth, Dundreggan
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The Drinker (Euthrix potatoria) is a moth of the Lasiocampidae family. This species gets its English (and Latin) name from the habits of the caterpillars, which are supposed to have a liking for drops of dew. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.
24 June 2023
Common White Wave moth, Dundreggan
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The Common White Wave (Cabera pusaria) is a moth from the family Geometridae and is commonly distributed throughout Britain. Often confused with the Common Wave (Cabera exanthemata), but is generally whiter with more parallel cross-lines on the forewing. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.