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- Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:00 pm
- Forum: Lepidoptera
- Topic: A parade of Catocala moths
- Replies: 41
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Re: A parade of Catocala moths
Thank you Bill for the comparison photograph. I zoomed in on the lower specimens forewing "wing pattern" and I can see many points where certain markings, line squiggles, blank cells are all pretty much in the same place except that it is a VERY melanic appearing individual. It could be th...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:37 pm
- Forum: Lepidoptera
- Topic: A parade of Catocala moths
- Replies: 41
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Re: A parade of Catocala moths
Another underwing species which shows considerable variation is the Tearful Underwing (Catocala lacrymosa). I will try to periodically post pictures of some of my most interesting examples of this species but, for now this will be a start. Here I offer a quite (typical) example of the species which ...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:21 pm
- Forum: Lepidoptera
- Topic: A parade of Catocala moths
- Replies: 41
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Re: A parade of Catocala moths
A lesser seen/encountered variation of C. relicta is this one. Unlike, the much more salt/peppered look of (form) phrynia this one seems to have more "stabilized" boundaries where the black/white meet. This is just my humble opinion and for all I know this (could) be another form with a na...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:43 am
- Forum: Lepidoptera
- Topic: A parade of Catocala moths
- Replies: 41
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Re: A parade of Catocala moths
Surely, one of THE most respendent and unusual catocala species to encounter in northern N. America is this one: The White Underwing (Catocala relicta) https://i.imgur.com/dk8PdpL.jpeg The common name derives from it being a white-colored member of the Catocala clan. This is quite unique as most all...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:15 am
- Forum: Announcements & News
- Topic: RIP Chuck Kondor
- Replies: 7
- Views: 466
Re: RIP Chuck Kondor
Very nicely put Billg. Chuck was a long time friend of mine for 27 years. I have much to admire, appreciate, and forever treasure (in my lifetime) through his efforts. He was a purveyor of Natural History artifacts for at least 43 years ! In my prepared eulogy at his funeral I remarked at its end th...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 3:52 am
- Forum: Open Topics
- Topic: Global travel collecting
- Replies: 30
- Views: 513
Re: Global travel collecting
Hello Tim,, Well, now that you have heard from both "sides of the aisle" on this topic you will find your path somewhere in the middle ---- I hope. There has been some good suggestions made here of how NOT TO LOOK LIKE A TOURIST and of how to stay "below the radar" of general att...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 5:49 pm
- Forum: Open Topics
- Topic: Global travel collecting
- Replies: 30
- Views: 513
Re: Agrias butterflies
Well, just keep in mind that unless you have an "honest" guide or very good friend who works for YOUR best interests AND aligns all the proper "ducks in a row" (i.e. good lodging, meals, transportation, documents/permits,); then you will be ALL ON YOUR OWN. You will be in a forei...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:43 pm
- Forum: Lepidoptera
- Topic: Preserving large Lepidoptera pupae
- Replies: 8
- Views: 950
Re: Preserving large Lepidoptera pupae
Perhaps, lamprima2 just let it "fix" itself for a little while in the 90% alcohol and then put a pin in it and let it dry. The older cuticle of the pupal case should be thick enough and strong enough to be just fine and in time the insides will dry out and harden. Then you can have your pi...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:16 pm
- Forum: Open Topics
- Topic: Global travel collecting
- Replies: 30
- Views: 513
Re: Agrias butterflies
Hello Tim ! Your questions are INDEED well founded. I do not agree with the relative "ease" that some members bandy-about when it comes to doing a foreign trip these days ! This is NOT the 1970s, 1980s, or 1990s when travel abroad was VERY different. The world has changed exponentially in ...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:16 am
- Forum: Lepidoptera
- Topic: Preserving large Lepidoptera pupae
- Replies: 8
- Views: 950
Re: Preserving large Lepidoptera pupae
Hello lamprima2, Very sorry to hear that your experiment was disastrous. I was afraid that using any man-made solvents would severely dry out or damage the test subject. This is why I suggested using 90% rubbing alcohol. At the museum where I worked for 8 years we stored many things in 70% alcohol b...
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 7:50 pm
- Forum: Lepidoptera
- Topic: Anthocharis sara, stella, julia
- Replies: 4
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Re: Anthocharis sara, stella, julia
Hi Paul, Maybe contact Mikeh. He seems to travel all over that region. Probably one of the most knowledgeable Western collectors regarding where certain butterflies can be found. Evra might know as well but, he seems to collect the more southerly portions of the West in much drier habitats. He is ce...
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:13 am
- Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
- Topic: Agrias butterflies
- Replies: 143
- Views: 11051
Re: Agrias butterflies
Hello Tim ! Congratulations are in order for finishing up your schooling. ππβΊοΈ Very nice to see you once again posting some of your acquisitions. Have missed your presence here on the forum but, hope to see more of you here now as youthful collectors help to invigorate our forum ! A. narcissus is ce...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:52 pm
- Forum: Lepidoptera
- Topic: Euparthenos nubilis -- the false underwing.
- Replies: 2
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Euparthenos nubilis -- the false underwing.
There is a species of moth which has evolved the cryptic forewing coloration of underwing moths (Catocala) along with the "flash coloration" aspect of the hindwings. It is commonly known as the Locust Underwing (Euparthenos nubilis) as its larval host is black locust AND it is the only mem...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:58 pm
- Forum: Lepidoptera
- Topic: A parade of Catocala moths
- Replies: 41
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Re: A parade of Catocala moths
VERY nice species drawers Billg ! πππ I knew your interest in these was strong so I was very much hoping that you would chime-in with some captures of your own. If time allows I would love to see your holdings of concumbens, cara, and carrissima. Of course, any rare/scarce species which you have enc...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:25 am
- Forum: Lepidoptera
- Topic: A parade of Catocala moths
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1000
Re: A parade of Catocala moths
WOW !! that extra large drawer is absolutely "staggering"....
Two of my favorite catocala species side by side.
I "heartily" accept your offer. Can pay if needed for REALLY fine examples. Let me know via PM.
Very much appreciate your interest in this thread.
Two of my favorite catocala species side by side.
I "heartily" accept your offer. Can pay if needed for REALLY fine examples. Let me know via PM.
Very much appreciate your interest in this thread.
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:36 pm
- Forum: Lepidoptera
- Topic: A parade of Catocala moths
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1000
Re: A parade of Catocala moths
Wow π², thank you very much mothman55 for sharing so many nice images of your specimens ! I really appreciate π the contributions to the thread. It helps to show some of the species (variety) as well as some of the named forms. You have certainly run across a broad spectrum of forms I've never seen b...
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:01 pm
- Forum: Lepidoptera
- Topic: A parade of Catocala moths
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1000
Re: A parade of Catocala moths
Hello Chuck, Thank you for posting a picture of some of your captures. C. robinsonii just happens to be one of MY least encountered "black" species within my general region. The example I posted is the BEST example I have found although, I have encountered it on a couple of other occasions...
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:59 am
- Forum: Lepidoptera
- Topic: A parade of Catocala moths
- Replies: 41
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Re: A parade of Catocala moths
A seldom encountered "black" species in my region.
VERY tough to find and my ONLY specimen !
Notable for the rather (plain) slate-grey appearance
of its forewings. A mid-late August species....
Robinson's Underwing (Catocala robinsonii)
VERY tough to find and my ONLY specimen !
Notable for the rather (plain) slate-grey appearance
of its forewings. A mid-late August species....
Robinson's Underwing (Catocala robinsonii)
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:41 am
- Forum: Lepidoptera
- Topic: A parade of Catocala moths
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1000
Re: A parade of Catocala moths
Been doing some "catch-up" work lately (spreading) some of my Catocala captures which I ran short of time to finish. A few here -- and a few there from different outings. This board is one of 3 with (recently) finished specimens. All told I've worked up 34 over these last 4 weeks. Will con...
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:25 am
- Forum: Lepidoptera
- Topic: A parade of Catocala moths
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1000
Re: A parade of Catocala moths
Another of our large reddish species which
is occasionally encountered....
The Once-married Underwing (Catocala unijuga)
76mm. (wingtip to wingtip)
is occasionally encountered....
The Once-married Underwing (Catocala unijuga)
76mm. (wingtip to wingtip)