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Guide to Moths in the Gearrchoille Poplar Hawk-moth Brimstone Gearrchoille Community Wood Ardgay The most widely distributed Brigitte Geddes Tony Mainwood and frequent hawk-moth in A common and the British Isles. Wingspan 70 widespread species in Guide to Moths in –100 mm Britain. The larvae resemble twigs. One of the fastest flying the Gearrchoille moths it can reach speeds of Adults can be expected on up to 30mph. The adults do not feed. the wing at any time from Betty Wright April to October.This The Poplar hawk-moth’s wings are patterned in moth has three generations in southern England but shades of brown and grey with red flashes dis- only one in Scotland. played to scare off predators, and the moth typi- cally rests with the hind wings projecting for- Samuel Jones The larvae feed on a ward, in front of the fore- Beth Llewellyn range of trees and wing. This serves to break bushes, including up the typical triangular hawthorn and shape of the moth that some predators recognise, blackthorn. providing the Poplar Hawk -moth with a means of camouflage. Day-flying Moths This leaflet was produced following a training day on moth identification held in Gearrchoille Community Wood Ardgay in mid-June 2010. Fay Wilkinson Fay Members of our community attended along with members of Some species of moth fly Peppered Moth other community woodland organisations and the P3-P7 class Brigitte Geddes Brigitte Geddes only in the daytime while from Gledfield Primary School. We were accompanied by Ian others fly both by day and A favourite of genetic studies, Paterson, Countryside Ranger & Christine Blanco, Rosehall, this species shows well the night. Other night-flying to identify the moths. We hoped to inspire those who at- phenomenon of industrial moths may be easily dis- tended to take an interest in the less obvious inhabitants of melanism, where all-dark turbed from the vegeta- the Gearchoille Wood and to encourage them to further individuals became the tion. In the daytime in the study. dominant form in certain parts Gearrchoille you might see The moth traps had been set up the previous night and cov- Fay Wilkinson Fay of northern England. Green Carpet (see over) ered over in the early morning to keep the moths calm and Nowadays, the melanic form is True Lover's Knot (above prevent them from flying away. When the traps were declining again in these areas. left) or Magpie (left). opened, the moths were carefully put individually in jars, so they could be identified and passed around for inspection. The flight period is from May to August, and the (Then they were released.) In total, we saw 17 species of species is common throughout most of Britain moth. When we went back to the classroom, the pupils researched the lives of the moths and produced their own though more locally Kirston Mackinnon illustrations, then chose the species to include in this leaflet. distributed in Scotland. We hope you enjoy them. The other species were Nut Tree Tussock, Peacock, Brown Rustic, Scalloped Hazel, Water The larvae feed on a range of Directors: H Buchanan, RA Copley, B Geddes, D Hannah, D Laver, MP Munro, G Ross, A Wright, E Carpet, Pale Prominent, Small Phoenix. trees and plants, and can be Wright Gearrchoille Community Wood Ardgay - Registered Office: 28 Queensgate, Inverness IV1 1YN More information and photos available at: found in a range of habitats. Registered in Scotland No: 263887 Scottish Charity No: SC 036 181 email:[email protected] www.gearrchoillecommunitywoodardgay.org.uk Peach Blossom Green Carpet Lesser Swallow Prominent Betty Wright Brigitte Geddes A beautifully-marked Tony Mainwood A fairly common moth The bright green colour of moth, with its pinkish throughout most of Britain, this moth when freshly this species is very similar to spots on a brown emerged soon fades to a background, the Peach Swallow Prominent, but can yellowish-brown. Blossom is fairly common be identified with care in woodland habitats It inhabits a range of habitats, throughout Britain except The larvae feed on birch. including heaths, mosses and the extreme north. woodland, and is generally common throughout most Emerges in June. Feeds, mates and lays eggs in of Britain. brief adult life of 5-10 days. Larvae hatch in July feeding on bramble in late summer. They Like many species of this genus, it feeds mainly on Lauren McCulloch pupate in September or early bedstraw. Pebble Hooktip October and overwinter as The single generation flies from May to July and it pupae. The largest and commonest Brigitte Geddes overwinters as a pupa in loose earth. of the 'hook-tips', found over The adults fly at night in June most of Britain in woodland and heaths. and July, and can be attracted by bright lights or a Green Silver Lines The adults fly at night from sugar-mixture Brigitte Geddes Brigitte Geddes May to June. Wingspan16-19mm One of the very few British green The larvae feed usually on birch, but sometimes on moths, this species is fairly alder. Birch Mocha common in wooded areas over much of England and Wales, less A delicately mottled and speckled species, this common in Scotland and Ireland. moth sometimes shows a rosy flush, but other Flying mainly in June and July, it is specimens may be fairly grey SkevingtonMark Poplar Grey often attracted to artificial light. in appearance. Brigitte Geddes The Poplar Grey is associated As suggested by the English The short, plump caterpillar feeds in August, mostly with poplar trees, and also wil- name, the larvae feed on on oak and birch, but also on other deciduous trees. low. It flies from May to August birch. Overwinters as a pupa Can also be seen flying during the day. and can be found mainly in the attached to a birch leaf. Munro Caley South of the UK and into southern Scotland. This is the It occurs in woodland areas in much of Britain. first time it has been seen & photographed in the Gearrchoille Wood. Caitlin Maclean Caitlin It can be identified from other grey moths by the white outlined circular wing mark. From September onwards it overwinters as a pupa GCWA is most grateful to the Community Woodlands Association in a loose cocoon in a crack in the tree bark. for funding our Moth Identification Training Day .
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