The Magpie
Abraxas grossulariata
- adult / top view 2
The Magpie
Abraxas grossulariata
- caterpillar on Blackthorn 1
The Magpie
Abraxas grossulariata
- caterpillar 1
The Magpie
Abraxas grossulariata
- caterpillar 2
Adult moths caught using a Skinner moth trap with a 125W Mercury Vapour bulb. 02.08.12. Caterpillar found on Blackthorn. 05.05.13.
The majority of moths are caught and released straight away. A selection are kept for the purposes of identification, recording and photography, and are released soon after.
All photographs on this page were taken at Roscadghill Parc and are © David Fenwick.
Roscadghill Parc is a small housing estate situated in Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall.