. The moths of the British Isles . 2 PL 141. A ^21. I, 2. Netted Mountain Moth. 3. Frosted 4-7. Common Heath. 8-10. Bordered White. BLACK MOUNTAIN MOTH. 321 both names are in use, as that of Hiibner applies to our ashygrey form of the species, whilst that given by Thunberg belongsto the typical fuscous grey form. The rather stout caterpillar is grey with darker lines andV-shaped marks along the middle of the back, and dark-edgedpale hnes on the sides ; two erect whitish points on ring 12. Itfeeds on heather {Calluna), broom {Sarothaitinus scoparius\and needle furze or petty-whin {Geni
. The moths of the British Isles . 2 PL 141. A ^21. I, 2. Netted Mountain Moth. 3. Frosted 4-7. Common Heath. 8-10. Bordered White. BLACK MOUNTAIN MOTH. 321 both names are in use, as that of Hiibner applies to our ashygrey form of the species, whilst that given by Thunberg belongsto the typical fuscous grey form. The rather stout caterpillar is grey with darker lines andV-shaped marks along the middle of the back, and dark-edgedpale hnes on the sides ; two erect whitish points on ring 12. Itfeeds on heather {Calluna), broom {Sarothaitinus scoparius\and needle furze or petty-whin {Genista a?iglicci)^ but it may bereared on knot grass. September to June, sometimes later. The moth is out in July and August, and frequents heaths,moor, and mountain, in Scotland from Clydesdale (includingBute and Arran) to Aberdeen and Ross, and the Isle of male specimen has been recorded from Ireland (DowrosHead, co. Donegal, 1898). It may be found resting uponrocks, stone walls, etc.; where these have suitable holes,cranni
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