Hi Nic, this does look like one of the Hadenini, but then I noticed the pectinate antennae and then the slightly obscure 'shoulder knot', making it a fit for Minor Shoulder-knot. It is rather variable in colour but the pattern of bands is well defined (the rather relaxed sub-terminal 'w' doesn't seem to be a constant feature). R. formosa is perhaps more beautiful than the other knot-horns (from its vernacular name)- to me more colourful would be a better description!
Hi Nic, I think John has hit the nail on the head there, and what a nicely-marked specimen that is. Tawny Shears would in any case be a very good find these days in any of our three counties although it does still appear to be out there in very small numbers.
Hi Nic, this does look like one of the Hadenini, but then I noticed the pectinate antennae and then the slightly obscure 'shoulder knot', making it a fit for Minor Shoulder-knot. It is rather variable in colour but the pattern of bands is well defined (the rather relaxed sub-terminal 'w' doesn't seem to be a constant feature).
ReplyDeleteR. formosa is perhaps more beautiful than the other knot-horns (from its vernacular name)- to me more colourful would be a better description!
Hi Nic,
ReplyDeleteI think John has hit the nail on the head there, and what a nicely-marked specimen that is. Tawny Shears would in any case be a very good find these days in any of our three counties although it does still appear to be out there in very small numbers.
Hi Nic, only thing I can add to the above is that the photos are really good.
ReplyDeleteThanks John, Dave & Nigel for the very welcome and instructive comments. Much appreciated.
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