Monday, 3 July 2017

Marbled white-spot




White 'spot' doesn't really seem to do justice to this arrival, assuming my ID is correct. Marbled white-blotch, I'd say. May I also check my belief that the caterpiller shown below, from eggs laid in my trap at the end of May, is a White Ermine?  If so, talk about Ugly Ducklings. Martin Wainwright, Thrupp, Oxon

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  1. Martin Albertini3 July 2017 at 12:12

    Marbled White-spot is correct and the larva looks right for White Ermine, but don't take that as definitive. If you haven't already try looking at the UKLeps web-site (see bottom of list on right handside of blog)

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  2. Dave Wilton3 July 2017 at 13:12

    ...and there was I thinking it was Marbled White Spot!

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  3. Martin Wainwright4 July 2017 at 08:20

    Thanks v much; I will keep an eye on the catties as they grow. Much appreciated and all best, M

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