Plenty of insect activity on there this afternoon with Chris supporting a community/council/school insect hunt. Looked like lots of children were finding plenty of butterflies and other insects. Well done Chris and co...A fantastic use of the site and lots of encouragement for the youngsters.
I headed off away from the main activities but again lots of butterflies over the site. Mainly Ringlets, Meadow Browns, Small and Large Skippers and a Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet.
We also found a large caterpillar - photo below with a Ragwort and around 15 Caterpillars.
Several Straw Dots, Timothy Tortrix and another very similar tortrix moth, much greyer, still to ID, there were several of these in the grasses
A new moth for me was what I think must be a Shaded Broad-bar (2 individuals found), Plenty items of interest down there this afternoon.
ID - TBC
Cinnabar caterpillars on Ragwort
Shaded Broad-bar
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great news on the cinnabar cats ,,,the other i will sort later , I know it but not got Jim Porter caterpillars of the British isles to hand ( one to get Dave if you have not got it)
Looks like Clouded Drab or Common Quaker.? what plant is it on/...?
It was in the middle of the grassland on dock species. I can't find anything similar other than the species you mention Andy. The books seem to suggest larvae of both species feed on trees rather than grassland which confuses the issue.
I am going to order the book ! (just saving up)!
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