Hebrew Character, Setaceous Hebrew Character and Double Square-spot (1 Viewer)

robmeades

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• Jun 11, 2007

• #1

Put me out of my misery - what are the key (reliable) visual differences between a Hebrew Character, a Setaceous Hebrew Character and a Double Square-spot?

To give you some examples, see attached (the filenames give away my guesses).

 

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robmeades

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• Jun 11, 2007

• #2

This is probably way off the mark, but one of the reasons I'd separated them as I have is 'cos of the shape of the main markings on the wings:

 

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Angus T

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• Jun 12, 2007

• #3

Well you're correct with all your "guesses"

Hebrew Character is spring species (though I did have one in Oct. Broadest of the 3 with no streak near apex.

SHC is narrowest, usually prupleish and as you've identified, it's "character" is quite a different shape.

 

Surreybirder

Ken Noble

• Jun 12, 2007

• #4

Interesting post, Rob. SHC usually seems to have a black apical mark, too. Don't forget to watch out for triple-spotted clay!
Ken

 

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robmeades

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• Jun 12, 2007

• #5

Bugger, the Triple-spotted Clay seems to have the same "character" shape as the Double Square-spot. Bang goes that marker.

 

Surreybirder

Ken Noble

• Jun 12, 2007

• #6

I have to admit that i'm not entirely sure what separated TSC from DSS - although I think the TSC has a rather richer colour with a somewhat purplish sheen.
Ken