Franconian Lackey (Malacosoma franconicum) (Denis & Schiffermüller 1775)Turkey
In the family Lasiocampidae
Found in central and southern Europe, as well as Armenia. On the wing from June to August
The larvae feed on Artemisia, Achillea, Plantago & Rumex species
#Moths #MothsMatter #Turkey
Good luck! I searched for 5/6 years with no luck...my friend found hers first search though
A Moth (Synaphe bombycalis) (Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) Turkey
Found in Spain, France, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, Morocco, Turkmenistan & Kazakhstan
Foodplant is Poaceae sp
#Moths #Lepidoptera #Synaphebombycalis #MothsMatter #Turkey
Yew Artichoke Gall (Taxomyia taxi)
I have been looking for this gall for ages and then 67 came along at once at two different sites
Orange larva or pupa are inside. The galls eventually turn brown and can stay on the plant right through to the next year
#Cecidomyiidae #Gall #Taxomyiataxi
Hornet Clearwing (Sesia apiformis) (Clerck 1759) Turkey
Native to Europe and the Middle East
I was lucky enough to see a Melanic form as well as the normal form whilst in Turkey
The larvae bore into trees such as Black Poplar, Aspen
#Turkey #NemrutCrater #HornetMoth #Moths #ClearwingMoth
Synanthedon stomoxiformis subsp amasina (Staudinger, 1856) Turkey
Similar to a Large Red-belted in the UK
Found in Asia Minor, Caucasus, northern Iran
The larvae feed on the roots of Frangula alnus & Rhamnus cathartica
#ClearwingMoth
Sadly not. Not recorded this one
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Fantastic talk this afternoon with Glos BC on the Butterflies of Colombia 🇨🇴 including some of the very cryptic species (pictured)
Over 400 species were seen on this trip of the over 4000 butterfly species in the country 😮
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
Tomorrow in Stroud…
#butterflies #butterfly @savebutterflies.bsky.social
Wow, this is an important paper. We had some evidence early on from @ukbms.bsky.social sites but rarely had good data in grazing regimes. But @tombrereton.bsky.social always said that extensive cattle was the best for butterflies and this add yet more evidence
Long-tailed Blue (Lampides boeticus) (Linnaeus 1767) Turkey
Also known as Pea Blue
Found in Europe, Africa, S/ SE Asia and Australia as well as Hawaii
Habitats include forest edge,meadows & flowery places
The larvae feed Fabaceae
#Butterflies #LongtailedBlueButterfly #Lampidesboeticus #Turkey
Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae ssp. turcica) (Staudinger, 1871) Turkey
Subspecies is found in Southern Europe, Caucasus, Transcaucasia, Kopet Dagh, Central Asia
Foodplants include Stinging Nettle and Small Nettle
#Butterflies #Aglaisurticaesspturcica #SmallTortoiseshell #Turkey #Lepidoptera
Idas Blue (Plebejus idas) (Linnaeus 1761) Turkey
AKA Northern Blue & in Turkish, Esmergöz. Similar to the Silver Studded Blue
June and August
Habitats are diverse grassy flowery places
Foodplants include various legumes
#IdasBlueButterfly #Plebejusidas #Butterflies #Turkey #NorthernBlue
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Synaphe moldavica (Esper 1794) Turkey
A lovely little moth in the family Pyralidae with a wingspan of 28–30 mm
Found in a large part of Europe, Turkey, Ukraine, Russia and Iran
Larvae feed on Gramineae species of grass
#Moths #Turkey #MothsMatter #Lepidoptera
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) (Linnaeus 1758) Turkey
Breed in S & C Europe, N & S Africa & W Asia
As the name suggests, bee-eaters predominantly eat insects, especially bees, wasps and hornets
They can eat around 250 bees a day
#EuropeanBeeeater #Meropsapiaster #Birds #Turkey #Ornithology
Crumbs… I forgot these exist so early
#talk #butterflies
Black-headed Bunting (Emberiza melanocephala) (Scopoli 1769) Turkey
S-E Europe to Iran & migrate in winter mainly to India
Adult males are well marked with yellow underparts, chestnut back & a black head. Females plumage look duller
Habitat includes open scrubby areas inc agricultural land
#Turkey
Armenian Gull (Larus armenicus) (Buturlin 1934) Turkey
Originally classified as a sub-species of Herring Gull
Adults have a prominent black band across the bill. Wingtips are extensively black with little white
Found beside mountain lakes in Georgia, Armenia, Turkey & to W Iran
#Larusarmenicus
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Come join us for this wonderful talk on Butterflies of Colombia
#Stroud #Gloucestershire
Marsh Frog (Pelophylax ridibundus) (Pallas 1771) Turkey
A water frog native to Europe & C Asia
The largest type of frog in most of its range
Inhabit a variety of different types of water bodies. Marsh frogs hibernate during the winter either underwater or in burrows
#Turkey
Greek Tortoise (Testudo graeca) (Linnaeus 1758) Turkey
They are recognized for their longevity, with verified lifespans exceeding 100 years and anecdotal reports suggesting ages over 125 years
Found in North Africa, S Europe and SW Asia
Habitats include barren hillsides, dry open steppes
#Turkey
Graceful Willow Centaurea (Centaurea saligna) (K.Koch 1963) Turkey
Asteraceae family
Height of 30 to 70 centimetres. Its stems are slender and upright, supporting a rosette of narrow, elongated leaves that can grow up to 8 centimetres long
It thrives in well-drained soils
#Turkey
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A Spider (Aculepeira armida) (Audouin 1826) Gevas, Turkey
Family Araneidae, found in N Africa, S Europe, W Asia, & C Asia
Colour orange, brown to red with a dark fringed, whitish oak leaf-shaped figure
Found in the Summer on low plants and shrubs in dry areas and along rivers
#Spider #Turkey
A Dragonfly (Thecagaster charpentieri) (Morton, 1916) Gevas, Turkey
In the family Cordulegastridae
It is found in Eastern Anatolia, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran and Iraq
It is one of the largest dragonflies in the region
#dragonflies #Turkey #odonata #Thecagastercharpentieri
Pyrausta aerealis (Hubner 1793) Gevas, Turkey
Found in most of Europe as well as Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, China and Algeria
Habitat is dry grassland
Larvae feed on Artemisia vulgaris, Thymus serpyllum, Scropjularia, Gnaphalium, Helichrysum and Thalictrum
#Pyraustaaerealis #Turkey
Chimney Sweeper (Odezia atrata) (Linnaeus, 1758) Turkey
Family Geometridae, represented by this one sp. A day flier
Found from from Spain to Mongolia
Inhabits grassy meadows, dry chalky and limestone districts
Larvae feed mainly on the flowers of Pignut (Conopodium majus)
#ChimneySweeper
