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Poplar Lutestring moth, Dundreggan
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Dundreggan moth traps
The Poplar Lutestring (Tethea or) is a moth of the family Drepanidae. Characterised by its four cross-lines, or 'lutestrings' on the inner part of the forewing, this species sometimes shows a slight purplish tinge when fresh. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.
24 June 2023
Poplar Lutestring moth, Dundreggan
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Dundreggan moth traps
The Poplar Lutestring (Tethea or) is a moth of the family Drepanidae. Characterised by its four cross-lines, or 'lutestrings' on the inner part of the forewing, this species sometimes shows a slight purplish tinge when fresh. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.
24 June 2023
Poplar Hawk Moth, Auchlochan, South Lanarkshire
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South Lanarkshire - Auchlochan
Poplar Hawk Moth (Laothoe populi), Auchlochan, South Lanarkshire
13 July 2024
Poplar Hawk Moth, Auchlochan, South Lanarkshire
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South Lanarkshire - Auchlochan
Poplar Hawk Moth (Laothoe populi), Auchlochan, South Lanarkshire
13 July 2024
Poplar Hawk Moth, Dundreggan
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Dundreggan moth traps
The Poplar Hawk Moth (Laothoe populi) is from the family Sphingidae. Their wings are scalloped and leaf-like at the edges with areas of grey and brown, with small pale eyespots and occasionally a purple tinge. As can be seen in this picture, moths vibrate their wings to warm up their wing muscles before flight. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.
24 June 2023
Poplar Hawk Moth, Dundreggan
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Dundreggan moth traps
The Poplar Hawk Moth (Laothoe populi) is from the family Sphingidae. Their wings are scalloped and leaf-like at the edges with areas of grey and brown, with small pale eyespots and occasionally a purple tinge. These moths do not feed during their short lives as adults, instead they rely on fat reserves put down as caterpillars. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.
24 June 2023
Poplar Hawk Moth, Dundreggan
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Dundreggan moth traps
The Poplar Hawk Moth (Laothoe populi) is from the family Sphingidae. Their wings are scalloped and leaf-like at the edges with areas of grey and brown, with small pale eyespots and occasionally a purple tinge. These moths do not feed during their short lives as adults, instead they rely on fat reserves put down as caterpillars. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.
24 June 2023
Poplar Hawk Moth, Dundreggan
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Dundreggan moth traps
The Poplar Hawk Moth (Laothoe populi) is from the family Sphingidae. Their wings are scalloped and leaf-like at the edges with areas of grey and brown, with small pale eyespots and occasionally a purple tinge. These moths do not feed during their short lives as adults, instead they rely on fat reserves put down as caterpillars. Photo taken by David Palmar as part of a moth trapping session at the Scottish Entomologists' Gathering in Dundreggan.
24 June 2023
Poplar Hawk Moth, RSPB Loch Lomond
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Loch Lomond - RSPB Loch Lomond
Poplar Hawk Moth (Laothoe populi), RSPB Loch Lomond. Moths stand out against a white background.
03 June 2017
Poplar Hawk Moth, RSPB Loch Lomond
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Loch Lomond - RSPB Loch Lomond
Poplar Hawk Moth (Laothoe populi), RSPB Loch Lomond. Moths stand out against a white background.