July Highflyer moth (left) and Lesser Swallow Prominant moth (right), Insh Marshes
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Speyside near Aviemore and Newtonmore
The July Highflyer (Hydriomena furcata) on the left is a moth of the family Geometridae. A very variable species, both in markings as well as colour, with some showing a distinct green colour, others reddish-brown. The Lesser Swallow Prominant (Pheosia gnoma) on the right is a moth of the family Notodontidae. This species is very similar to Swallow Prominent (Pheosia tremula) but it is brown and white with a white triangular wedge near the corner of the hind wing. Photo taken by David Palmar at Insh Marshes.
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Swallow Prominent, Insh Marshes
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Speyside near Aviemore and Newtonmore
Swallow Prominent moth (Pheosia tremula). This species has a wingspan between 45-55mm and is common in the UK. The best time to see one is from May to July.
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Swallow Prominent moth, Insh Marshes
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Speyside near Aviemore and Newtonmore
The underside of a Swallow Prominent moth (Pheosia tremula). The swallow prominent can be found in various natural and manmade habitats, mainly on aspen (Populus tremula) and other poplars. Photo taken by David Palmar at Insh Marshes.
29 July 2023
Swallow Prominent moth, Insh Marshes
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Speyside near Aviemore and Newtonmore
The Swallow Prominent (Pheosia tremula) is a moth of the Notodontidae family. Identified by their cream coloured forewings with a black and tan coloured band running along the inner edge. At the trailing edge of the forewings there is a narrow white line which cuts through the darker band and terminates about half way along the wing. Photo taken by David Palmar at Insh Marshes.
