How did moths and butterflies get their names?

I’ve mention Peter Marren’s book on Lepidoptera nomenclature before – Emperors, Admirals, and Chimney Sweepers. It’s a fascinating read, especially if you love words and leps. But, if you enjoy either one of those things you’ll enjoy his book. Anyway, this morning, I had need to refer to it and put my various moth pots from the scientific trap next to it…ooh, I thought as I did so: photo opportunity. There are seven actual moths on posing on my copy of the book in the photo immediately below. Can you spot them?

Angle Shades moth on Marren’s book
Canary-shouldered Thorn
On the upper picture there is an Angle Shades, a Canary-shouldered Thorn, an Orange Swift, a Green Carpet, a Ringed China-mark, a Coronet, and a Garden Carpet. Did you spot them all?

Source: David Bradley Sciencebase - Songs, Snaps, Science - August 29, 2019 Category: Science Authors: David Bradley Tags: Sciencebase Source Type: blogs