More Butterfly Pics Needed

[dmclean2]

OUCH!!!!
Duncan

[tristanba]

Hi Linda,

Its a final instar larva of the Oleander Hawk-moth, one of the most spectacular moths in Europe. You can see pictures of all the life stages here
Moths and Butterflies of Europe and North Africa

Your caterpillar looks like it has darkened and is ready to pupate.

Interesting you say it 'hissed' - I've not heard anything about this, but its certainly completely harmless!

Best wishes
Tristan

[RobinP]

Hi Stuart

Just submitted my Monarch pic for approval - the first one for UK!

Robin

[Vanessa Hubbert]

Hi
someone might be able to help me solve a mystery....today I found a black butterfly with bright red markings and can not find anything like it in reference books or on the net. I think it had just been trodden on so wasn't looking its best but you could clearly see a dark black body and wings and these red markings, unfortunately I didn't think to pick it up to bring home which would have helped you with identifying it !

hope you can help !

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by Vanessa Hubbert

Hi
someone might be able to help me solve a mystery....today I found a black butterfly with bright red markings and can not find anything like it in reference books or on the net. I think it had just been trodden on so wasn't looking its best but you could clearly see a dark black body and wings and these red markings, unfortunately I didn't think to pick it up to bring home which would have helped you with identifying it !

hope you can help !

Possibly a moth- try looking at images of Cinnabar or a couple of the tiger moths + see if they resemble your critter!

[GuyF]

Hi Vanessa, welcome to the site,
Try looking at the Cinnabar Moth, they're one of our most colourful moths and are often mistaken for butterflies.
Guy

Edit: Aeshna, you've beaten me to it!

[John]

I agree with Guy & aeshna5's suggestion. Here's a photo of one taken by Gwenhwyfar.

Is this what you was looking at?


John

[Vanessa Hubbert]

thanks for your prompt replies...yes john I think that is the guy! the body appeared more slender than I would have expected for a moth (although it was on its last legs!) but the wing colouration is correct. thanks for clearing up the mystery!

[IanMacfadyen]

Hi, I only JUST joined this website and I can assist in providing a lovely photograph of a Purple Emperor and a Marsh Fritillary, - however I note that external photo's are not permitted, so if you're interested you'd better advise me as to what I'd have to do. Regards, Ian Mac.

[RobinP]

Ian

When you reply you will see 'My Gallery Photos - My Images' just above this box, click on either (Gallery is for good quality images) and follow your nose. Remember to label Gallery images as <common name> - <latin name> otherwise they will be rejected. Also observe the size limits for photos.

Hope that helps.

Robin