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| *****SWAAG_ID***** | 890 |
| Date Entered | 13/08/2015 |
| Updated on | 13/08/2015 |
| Recorded by | Tim Laurie |
| Category | Fauna |
| Record Type | Fauna HER |
| SWAAG Site | Preston Moor |
| Record Date | 12/08/2015 |
| Location | Cobscar Rake |
| Civil Parish | Redmire |
| Brit. National Grid | SE 051 930 |
| Altitude | 350m |
| Geology | Lead mining zone in Main Limestone |
| Record Name | Cinnabar Moth caterpillar feeding on ragwort leaf |
| Record Description | This lone caterpillar is usually seen in great numbers devouring the leaves of the ragwort and has been used to control this unwanted weed in pasture. The caterpillar is a prime example of warning colouration. But where are its brothers and sisters? Perhaps not always successful and this, the last one on this leaf may feel rather NERVOUS. Enough of this, Ed. |
| Additional Notes | Reference: Michael Chinery, 2004. Collins complete guide to British Insects. |
| Image 1 ID | 6419 Click image to enlarge |
| Image 1 Description | Cinnabar Moth Caterpillar on ragwort leaf. Classic example of warning colouration. |  |
| Image 2 ID | 6420 Click image to enlarge |
| Image 2 Description | |  |
