Insect Archive

I was overjoyed to find these at a new location at Colwick Woods, I found a few, but this one was the only one that stayed put, even though she wasn't in the best position, I did my best.

 

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Some info from Frans :-
var. pustulata is not just another colour variant of Allacma fusca, it is in fact the female form. Allacma fusca shows sexual dimorphism. While the males are more homogeneous in colour the females are distinctly spotted, especially in the pharate phase just before moulting.