The Dun-bar

Cosmia trapezina

Taken on 16th July 2008, Lincoln UK. Wingspan 25-33mm, colour varies from pale, ochreous-yellow to dark brown. Easily recognised by the markings from other British Cosmia species.

by wallaby1 Sep 22, 2008 11:50 PM

The larvae feed on a range of deciduous trees, and can seek out other caterpillars to eat!

by wallaby1 Sep 22, 2008 11:54 PM

The eye.

by wallaby1 Sep 22, 2008 11:56 PM

A diffferent colour form, 28th July 2008.

by wallaby1 Sep 22, 2008 11:58 PM

Showing some of the underwing.

by wallaby1 Sep 23, 2008 12:02 AM

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Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Noctuidae

Genus

Cosmia

Species

trapezina

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