
Belted Beauty
Similar in appearance to the Belted Beauty, but with orange spots along the length of abdomen instead of rings around it. The two species also differ in their distribution and habitat preferences. Males and females can easily be found at rest during the day on fence posts, rocks and stems.
Prefers Bog Myrtle, but also frequently found on Bilberry, Eared Willow, Heather, Bell Heather and Cross-leaved Heath.
Boggy acid moorland and dry heathland.
Rannoch Brindled Beauty (male) - Keith Tailby
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Rannoch Brindled Beauty (male) - Keith Tailby
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Rannoch Brindled Beauty (female) - Keith Tailby
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Rannoch Brindled Beauty (male) - Keith Tailby
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Rannoch Brindled Beauty (female & male) - Keith Tailby
Rannoch Brindled Beauty (female & male) - Keith Tailby
Rannoch Brindled Beauty (caterpillar) - Keith Tailby
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