EsG13 A Handful of Lemonia philopalus

Lemoniidae Wingspan: 66mm.

A quite impressive species which is one of four in this family. It is apparently limited in range to the south-western area of Spain, so we were fortunate to be there when it was adult. Two were recorded by Madeline before our arrival, and after this, 7 more came to the trap, 5 together on the 20th. Here they make a nice handful before being released.