the dingy skipper ( erynnis tages ) is a butterfly of the hesperiidae family .

it ranges from europe across asia minor and central asia to the amur region .

erynnis tages favours open grassy habitats up to 2,000 metres above sea level .

the insect flies in two generations from may – june and july – august but in northern regions and at the high altitudes , there is only a single generation .

larval host plants in europe are eryngium , lotus , coronilla , medicago , hippocrepis etc .

subspecies are little defined and include e. t. unicolor freyer , 1852 found in transcaucasia .

dingy skipper

there are 34 photographs of the dingy skipper in our stock photo library . view more photographs of the dingy skipper as a thumbnail gallery or as a slideshow .
the dingy skipper is in decline and is therefore a priority species for conservation efforts .
dingy skipper by karl charters at nwt narborough railway on . contributed by : karl charters
dingy skipper at foulden common on 16 / 05 / 2017 . contributed by : ian saggers
dingy skipper at foulden common on 22 / 05 / 2015 . contributed by : ian saggers
there are 12 named aberrant forms of the dingy skipper currently listed . find out more about aberrants
the dingy skipper is locally distributed throughout britain and ireland , but has declined seriously in recent years .
dingy skipper by bob carpenter at narborough on 12 / 05 / 2009 . contributed by : bob carpenter
when roosting , the dingy skipper perches in a moth - like fashion with its wings curved in a position not seen in any other british butterfly .
for 220 of these sites , dingy skipper has been recorded well enough to calculate annual indices of abundance in more years , allowing trends to be calculated .
the nbn gateway records are shown on the map right . ( see terms and conditions ) . more data is available on the dingy skipper on the nbn gateway web site .
the distribution and population of the dingy skipper is in serious decline mainly due to loss of habitat . it is a species of conservation concern and a uk biodiversity action plan priority species .
the lifecycle and flight charts should be regarded as approximate guides to the dingy skipper in britain . specific lifecycle states , adult emergence and peak flight times vary from year to year due to variations in weather conditions .
in total , dingy skipper has been recorded from 453 transects in the butterfly monitoring scheme . of these , annual indices of abundance have been calculated from 465 sites , with an average index of 13 individuals per site .
from a distance a basking dingy skipper certainly lives up to its name being dull brown orange - brown or grey - brown in colour . however on close inspection a freshly emerged dingy skipper has a wonderfully intricate pattern on both the upper - sides and undersides of their wings . it also has what one can only describe as a ' cute ' appearance when viewed up - close . its fluffy head and big eyes make it a charming character .
the dingy skipper is a rare butterfly which is easily overlooked . with a little research and regular visits during the peak flight - time to suitable habitat , it is possible to see this butterfly… sometimes in good numbers . it can be confused with similar looking day - flying moths which are on the wing at the same time . these are mother shipton and burnet companion moths but with a little experience it becomes very easy to distinguish between these and dingy skipper .
the dingy skipper is a small butterfly which has a rather moth - like appearance . its general colouration is a mottled dull grey - brown , with a row of small white dots along the outer margins of its wings . it is possible to confuse this species with the grizzled skipper , which may occur at the same sites , but has a much more obvious black and white chequered patterning on both the upperside and underside of its body . the dingy skipper has a fast flight , flitting along low to the ground , and can be difficult to follow . this species can spend long periods basking on warm stones or bare earth .
despite its name , a freshly emerged dingy skipper reveals a subtle pattern of browns and greys that is quite beautiful . however , this butterfly does live up to its name , as scales are lost over time , resulting in a lacklustre and drab appearance .
• you know of records of any of the following rare butterflies or moths with specialist grassland habitat requirements on your land or close nearby including the following : dingy skipper , silver - studded blue , brown argus , wall , grayling , and small heath .
the dingy skipper is currently the rarest of the butterflies found in south west scotland , and is classed as a national bap priority species . it can be found at coastal sites such as dunes or undercliffs , often near bare ground or near a path with plenty of birdís - foot trefoil growing over stones or bare sand . the dingy skipper may also be found along old railway embankments , at brownfield sites such as old mine workings , quarries or the grounds of abandoned factories where the food plant can grow in cracks in concrete / tarmac .
the dingy skipper can be seen from the end of april until the middle of august depending upon the location in the uk with sites in the south producing earlier individuals . it is a priority species for conservation due to the continued loss of habitat and resulting drop in population .
the dingy skipper likes open , sunny habitats such as chalk downland and heathland . it is not a very common or widespread butterfly in norfolk , but can be found in breckland and at nwt narborough railway line reserve which is a rare , norfolk , example of a chalk grassland habitat .
in south west scotland the dingy skipper is found at a few sites along the south coast of dumfries and galloway ; in small numbers on the south ayrshire coast and also at a few inland sites such as the butterfly conservation reserve at mabie forest . it is hoped that further local colonies can be found and protected before it is too late . other scottish colonies exist along the coasts of moray , nairn and banffshire . these two separate distributions in scotland were known in the 19th century but at that time , the dingy skipper was a little more common in sw scotland with colonies in glasgow & hamilton .
until the recent discovery of the essex skipper , this was thought to be the only skipper species in ireland ( the uk has several ) . it is a dull speckled brown moth - like species . it is uncommon in ireland . in sunny weather it can be seen to be a fast flyer .
in sunshine , the dingy skipper often basks on bare ground with wings spread wide . in dull weather , and at night , it perches on the tops of dead flowerheads in a moth - like fashion with wings curved in a position not seen in any other british butterfly . this small brown and grey butterfly is extremely well camouflaged . it may be confused with the grizzled skipper , the mother shipton moth and burnet companion moth , which sometimes occur on the same sites at the same time .
the dingy skipper is a declining species that occurs in discrete colonies in sunny sheltered unfertilised grassland where its main foodplant bird ' s - foot trefoil ( lotus corniculatus ) grows in abundance . it can be frequent on disturbed land , especially brownfield sites such as abandoned industrial sites and disused railway land . ( for further details on this species see urltoken ) .
gloucestershire : prestbury hill - bill smilie reserve dorset : cerne hill giant wiltshire : magdalen hill down warwickshire : southam quarry , bishops itchington , ryton wood meadows bc reserve staffordshire : cannock chase stoke - on - trent : chatterley whitfield somerset : thurlbear quarrylands in scotland , the dingy skipper is in decline . it is one of the rarest butterfly species in scotland being at the edge of its northern limit . it has declined in its two main population centres along the coast of ayrshire and dumfries and galloway , and along the moray firth . the primary cause for these losses is due to the conversion of semi - natural grassland to ‘improved’ pasture or arable land . the burren in ireland is also good for dingy skipper .
the dingy skipper is a small ( wingspan 27 - 34 mm ) well camouflaged butterfly with grey and brown wavy - patterned wings . both sexes are similar , although females tend to have a darker background colour . the adults are short lived and quickly begin to look ďa bit tattyí . during sunny weather it can often found basking on bare patches of ground with wings wide open , while in the evening it may be found perching on the tops of dead flower heads with its wings curved back in a very distinctive posture . the dingy skipper is a fast flyer , and the male will interrupt sunbathing to chase any potential mates or intruding males with a rapid buzzing flight . it has undergone a dramatic and worrying decline in britain in recent decades .
the butterfly can be seen flying in may and june . there may also be a small second brood in august . the main food plant of the dingy skipper caterpillar is bird ' s - foot - trefoil , a member of the pea family . adults also feed on bird ' s - foot - trefoil , and other yellow flowers including , horseshoe vetch , buttercup and hawkweed .
the dingy skipper is found throughout the uk but has seen a major decline over recent years and is probably under - recorded in many areas due to the low population density . this butterfly is often found on post - industrial ' brown field ' sites many of which are under threat from development and urban re - generation schemes . they are also found on disused railway lines quarries and rough ground .
the dingy skipper prefers a range of open sunny habitats with areas sheltered from strong winds . the larval food plant needs to grow within sparse grassy vegetation in a sheltered situation in full sun . taller plants such as brambles etc are also needed by the adults for shelter , roosting and basking where they prefer prominent stems , leaves or bare patches of earth from which they defend their territories and wait for females .
despite its name , a freshly - emerged dingy skipper reveals a subtle pattern of browns and greys that is quite beautiful . however , this butterfly does live up to its name as scales are lost over time , resulting in a lacklustre and drab appearance . this is our most widely - distributed skipper , despite its decline due to changes in farming practice . colonies can be found throughout the british isles , including northern scotland and ireland where , although scarce , is found on outcrops of limestone . this butterfly ' s strongholds , however , are in central and southern england . this butterfly lives in discrete colonies with little interchange between them .
this small butterfly , which is in severe decline , has a mottled grey - brown moth - like look , and is easily confused with the grizzled skipper . it can be seen flitting about in may and june .
this is our most widely distributed skipper , despite its decline due to changes in farming practice . colonies can be found throughout the british isles , including northern scotland . this butterfly ' s strongholds , however , are in central and southern england .
found in britain and ireland but becoming increasingly rare . grey - brown wings with mottled brown markings and two rows of small white spots . a small butterfly with low , darting flight . grizzled skipper is similar in size but has brighter black and white markings .
like all skippers , the dingy skipper has an extremely fast flight that can be difficult to follow as it flits along , close to the ground . the butterfly is a warmth - loving species , and spends long periods basking on bare earth or a stone that has been baked by the sun . the butterfly prefers to nectar on yellow flowers and has a preference for flowers of bird ' s - foot trefoil , horseshoe vetch , buttercup and hawkweeds . in the late afternoon , the butterflies gather to roost on dead flowers or grass heads , where they take on a moth - like pose , with wings wrapped around the flower head .
the species can benefit greatly from habitat management regimes at protected sites . grazing with cattle during autumn and winter is better than grazing with sheep as it produced a more uneven sward height and also tends to create bare patches in the turf . scarification to create bare patches can be very successful in creating suitable habitat on nutrient - poor soils . on nutrient - rich soils that encourage the vigorous growth of grass it is recommended that the topsoil is stripped off to encourage colonisation by the food plant and also create bare patches for basking . periodic scrub removal may be necessary at some sites , although light , well spaced scrub growth can provide shelter and good roosting sites . if a new site is to be created / enhanced it is recommended that the top soil is removed and inert , nutrient poor material such as crushed rocks or concrete can be added to provide bare rocky patches . the area can be left to naturally colonise or can be sown with suitable food plants and other wildflowers , ideally of local provenance , but it is important to leave areas bare . newly sown sites may take a number of years before they become suitable for breeding dingy skippers . the placement of large flat stones in a low wall next to plants of birdís - foot trefoil can encourage females to lay their eggs there , as the stone absorbs heat and may enhance the development of eggs and larvae .
the species is distributed from western europe across asia minor and central asia to the amur region . armenia is inhabited by subspecies
, etc . the species is widely distributed in armenia inhabiting wide variety of habitats including orchards , riparian forests , woodlands , deciduous forests , scrub - lands , steppes , and meadows from 375 to 2500 m a . s . l . , avoiding inhabiting the high mountains . flight period is from early march to early october in three generations at lower elevation , however at the upper range of its distribution it gives only one generation .
the species can be considered as uncommon within typical habitat . the population shows moderate decline . although it appears that the species is a generalist in some extent as it uses wide variety of host - plants and therefore should be secured from most of the local threats that occur in armenia ; however the heavy damages of habitat , such as open - pit mining or strong erosion as a result of intensive overgrazing , can be the causes of elimination of the local populations . also the population of the species can be affected by change of the plant composition that also happen due to overgrazing .
the species is not included in the global and european red lists , it has not been evaluated for the last edition of red book of animals of armenia ( 2010 ) . preliminary evaluation of the species for the national red list estimates its conservation status as near threatened , therefore it is necessary to include the species in the next edition . the species is not included into cites as its trade is considered of low interest , but it also not included in the appendices of bern convention . at current local populations of the species are protected in state reserves and national parks of armenia , however it is important to consider integration of non - protected distribution areas of the species in the eco - corridors , thus securing connections between local populations . also it is important to continue monitoring of the species to track its trend
common bird’s - foot - trefoil ( lotus corniculatus ) is the usual foodplant in all habitats . horseshoe vetch ( hippocrepis comosa ) is also used on calcareous soils , and greater bird’s - foot - trefoil ( l . pedunculatus ) is used on heavier soils .
colonies occur in a wide range of open , sunny habitats including chalk downland , woodland rides and clearings , coastal habitats such as dunes and undercliffs , heathland , old quarries , railway lines and waste ground .
suitable conditions occur where foodplants grow in a sparse sward , often with patches of bare ground in a sunny , sheltered situation . taller vegetation is also required for shelter and roosting .
found throughout britain , but in scotland it is very restricted and found mainly on the coasts in the far south and in the moray firth area in the north .
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this species was first defined in linnaeus ( 1758 ) as shown here ( type locality : europe ) .
the british population is represented by the nominate subspecies , with the exception of the colonies found in the burren in clare , ireland , where it is replaced by the subspecies baynesi .
this subspecies , found in ireland , is generally restricted to the burren in clare , although there are some records from south - east galway . baynes ( 1954 ) originally noted this subspecies saying
this local race exhibits an unusually large amount of grey marking , and would seem to be a sub - species
, but failed to provide any name . this was left to huggins ( 1956a ) who duly named it after its discoverer . aldwell & smyth ( 2015 ) state that
. . . from studying photographs from south donegal it would seem that subspecies baynesi is also present here
.
this subspecies differs from ssp . tages in having a darker ground colour coupled with paler , almost white , markings , giving an overall appearance that has a much greater contrast . huggins says that there appears to be a much greater range of variation in ssp . baynesi than in the nominate subspecies .
♂ , ♀ . ground colour brownish - black , light markings very pale grey , often approaching white . holotype ♂ ,
burren , 29 . v . 56 , h . c . huggins .
allotype ♀ ,
burren , 8 . vi . 56 , h . c . huggins .
the table below shows a chronology of vernacular names attributed to this species . any qualification of the name ( e . g . male , female ) is shown in brackets after the name .
priority species click here to access the biodiversity action plan ( bap ) for this species .
the table above shows the occurrence ( distribution ) and abundance ( population ) trends , using information from the state of the uk ' s butterflies 2015 ( fox , 2015 ) . any uk bap status is taken from the uk biodiversity action plan ( uk bap ) ( 2007 review ) .
the butterfly is found in warm open areas such as south - facing chalk and limestone downland , open hillsides , railway embankments , dunes , cliffs and abandoned quarries . it can also be found at the ends of woodland as well as in woodland clearings and rides .
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the butterfly is on the wing in may and june and , in favourable years , there may be a partial second brood .
the chart ( s ) above have been correlated with the phenology plot below , taken from the uk butterfly monitoring scheme . the blue line gives average counts over the full data set from 1976 to date , and the red line gives the average for the last year .
adults feed primarily on bird ' s - foot trefoil ( lotus corniculatus ) , bugle ( ajuga reptans ) , buttercups ( ranunculus spp . ) , hawkweeds ( hieracium / hypochoeris ) , ragged robin ( lychnis flos - cuculi ) and vetches ( vicia spp . ) .
eggs are laid singly at the base of leaflets and are greenish - white when first laid , later changing to orange .
eggs hatch after about a fortnight and the young larva immediately spins 2 or 3 leaflets together to form a protective tent from which it feeds . these leaflets are gradually eaten and the larva creates a new and larger tent as it grows . in august , after its 4th moult and when fully - grown , the larva builds a more - substantial tent , the hibernaculum , within which it hibernates .
the primary larval foodplant is bird ' s - foot trefoil ( lotus corniculatus ) . greater bird ' s - foot trefoil ( lotus pedunculatus ) and horseshoe vetch ( hippocrepis comosa ) are also used .
the larva escapes from the egg by eating away the crown , but it does not eat the empty shell after emerging . directly after emergence it measures 1 . 2 mm . long . the head is large , black and granular , and sprinkled with minute white club - shaped simple hairs . on the first segment is a dark brown transverse dorsal band . the body is stoutest in the middle ; the segments are sub - divided , which form five transverse wrinkles on the middle segments , the anterior one being the largest . on the dorsal half of the body ( above the spiracles ) are six longitudinal rows of minute club - shaped white glassy processes , three on each side , one on each of the first three sub - divisions — the first dorsal , second super - spiracular , third sub - dorsal . along the lateral folds are two white clubbed hairs on each segment , which develop into longer simple hairs on the anal segment ; on the claspers are two very minute hairs . all the hairs and processes have shining brown bead - like bases ; the spiracles are light brown . the legs and claspers same colour as the body , which is yellow - ochre , minutely covered with fine blackish granulations . on the anal segment is a longitudinal , dorsal , chitinous , shining brown band . the young larva spins two or three of the lotus leaflets together by strands of silk , and lives between them , feeding on the cuticle .
- frohawk ( 1924 )
the first moult occurred on june 23rd , 1909 , being about three weeks in the first stage . after the first moult it measures 4 . 2 mm . long ; the colour is pale ochreous - green , darker green dorsally , caused by the food retained showing through the semi - transparent body . in structure it is very like the previous stage , but more densely covered with white processes and hairs of similar formation . there is , in addition , a dorsal pair of minute brown lenticles on the anterior segmental divisions of each segment . the head is similar to the previous stage , and the band on the first segment is also the same . it remains hidden in the spun - up lotus leaves .
- frohawk ( 1924 )
the second moult during the first week of july . after the second moult it measures 4 . 8 mm . long . the head is large , rough and granular , densely covered with minute , white , curved , serrated hairs resembling tiny plumes . the body has the ground colour pale ochreous - greenish , but is so densely covered with extremely minute black points that it gives the body a pale olive hue . it is also much more densely studded with white trumpet - shaped processes . in this stage the dorsal band on the first segment of the previous stage is absent . it still lives between the spun - up lotus leaves .
- frohawk ( 1924 )
the third moult : many moulted during third week of july , some earlier . after the third moult it measures 12 . 7 mm . long . colour : rather dull green , darkest on the dorsal area and yellower over the ventral surface , including the legs and claspers . there is a fine , but rather indistinct medio - dorsal dark green line and a very indistinct yellowish sub - dorsal line . on each lobe of the head are two rust - red spots , some have them more distinct than others . all the processes have a pale yellowish ring round the base . in other respects it is similar to previous stage . they still live concealed between the spun - up leaves .
- frohawk ( 1924 )
the larva emerges from hibernation in april and , without further feeding , pupates within its hibernaculum .
aldwell , r . & smyth , f . ( 2015 ) the butterflies of donegal .
baynes , e . s . a . ( 1954 ) the annual exhibition - record of exhibits . proceedings of the south london entomological and natural history society .
burmeister , h . , daireaux , e . and maupas , e . ( 1878 ) description physique de la république argentine : d ' après des observations personnelles et étrangères par h . burmeister ; traduit de l ' allemant par e . maupas .
frohawk , f . w . ( 1924 ) the natural history of british butterflies .
huggins , h . c . ( 1956 ) the burren subspecies of erynnis tages linn . . the entomologist .
schrank , f . ( 1801 ) fauna boica . durchgedachte geschichte der in baiern einheimschen und zahmen thiere .
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, behaviour unlike most other butterfly species which rest with their wings closed above their backs .
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occurs in the burren in county clare and parts of s . e . galway , ireland . paler markings and brownish black upperside ground colouration are the main differences to ssp . tages .
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status since 1976 is stable with a decrease of - 22 . 5 % status over the last 20 years is stable with a increase of 34 % status over the last 10 years is stable with a increase of 22 %
this chart shows the index of abundance ( lci = log collated index ) over time . it shows fluctuations in populations from year to year , and is scaled so that the average index over the whole series is equal to 2 ( horizontal line ) . for greater detail about how this index is derived , click on the green question mark above .
this uk bap priority species has shown a steady and statistically significant decline since monitoring began . these declines have not been universal , but have occurred on many calcareous grassland sites as well as woodland sites . in the latter case increasing shadiness is probably an important factor . increases have been recorded on some calcareous grassland sites . more recently these declines have lessened in large part due to years like 2011 , which was a superb year for a number of spring species , and the short - term trend shows a stable population across monitored sites .
this map shows the distribution between 1995 and 2016 . data is derived from the butterflies for the new millenium dataset via the nbn gateway
this chart shows the average number of butterflies seen on transects between arpil and october across all sites ( fitted values from a generalised additive model ) . the blue line gives average counts over the full bms series ( 1976 to date ) and the red line gives the average for the last year .
this map shows symbols for the mean abundance at transect sites , with the colour of the symbol reflecting the level of abundance . means are over all years . grey background squares are the occupied cells as shown by the butterflies for the new millenium over the previous ten year period .
in 2017 , 2773 individuals were recorded from 184 sites , producing annual indices at 126 of these .
this map shows the trend in abundance at particular transect sites for which data has been received within the last five years . trends ( increasing , declining or stable ) are assessed at sites where the species has more than five years of annual index data . use the option boxes below to view plots for individual sites .
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this butterfly lives in discrete colonies with little interchange between them . the main larval foodplant is common bird ' s - foot - trefoil ( lotus corniculatus ) . greater bird ' s - foot - trefoil ( lotus pedunculatus ) and horseshoe vetch ( hippocrepis comosa ) are also used . in the late afternoon the butterflies gather to roost on dead flowers or grass heads , where they take on a moth - like pose , with wings wrapped around the flower head .
uncommon and only found in isolated colonies in leicestershire & rutland , mainly in disused quarries & railway lines .
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telling a butterfly from a moth is not always easy as the two are closely related . the easiest way to recognise a butterfly is to look at the antennae : those of the butterfly have clubbed ends whilst , in moths , they are fine and often feathery without the clubbed end . in addition , a butterfly rests with its wings closed tightly , held vertically above the body . in contrast , a moth usually rests with its wings folded horizontally flat over the body , the forewing largely obscuring the hindwing . butterflies rarely fly at night and many will only fly in bright sunshine . moths fly mainly at night and the few day - flying species can be readily recognised by their antennae and resting posture .
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in south west scotland adults can be found on the wing during may and june in one protracted brood , with numbers peaking at the start of june . following warm spring weather individuals may emerge at the end of april . during exceptionally warm summers a partial second brood may be seen on the wing during august / september in england .
ideal conditions occur where the foodplant is growing in warm sheltered sites with sparse sward / grass covering and bare patches for basking . patches of taller vegetation or scrub may be used by the adults as roosting sites . adults tend to occur in discrete colonies and are unlikely to move to new suitable habitat unless it is close by . the species is easily overlooked as it is small , well camouflaged and unobtrusive , but has definitely suffered a serious decline in recent years . the reasons for this decline are not entirely clear as the food plant is widespread . changes in land use , such as agricultural intensification , the cessation of coppicing in woodlands , habitat succession , and the recent government policy of developing brownfield sites appear to be major factors in the loss of this species .
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fox , r . , asher , j . , brereton , t . , roy , d . , warren , m . 2006 . the state of butterflies in britain and ireland . pisces publications .
thomson , g . 1982 . the butterflies of scotland . croom helm london .
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“wales is an essential refuge for many of britain’s butterflies and moths . the uplands , valleys and coasts have hugely important populations of rare butterflies and moths , including the marsh , high brown and pearl - bordered fritillaries . mynydd mawr is one of the remaining strongholds for the marsh fritillary , while the great orme in north wales is the best place in britain to see the endangered silver - studded blue . there are also sites on the gower in south wales that are much visited for both their butterflies and moths” .
the following are my own collection of sightings to date , all were photographed in wales , most in the north of the country and locally to where i live . i have given the date & location of each sighting in the captions of the photographs . as and when i get a new sighting i will update the list and similarly if and when i take better ones of the species already there i will update that too .
green hairstreak callophyrs rubi ; purple hairstreak favonius querqus holly blue celastrina argiolus ; common blue polyommatus icarus ; silver - studded blue plebejus argus ssp . caernensis brown argus aricia agestis
description : wingspan 5 . 3 - 6 . 5cm . forewing in both sexes has a black tip , female has two further black spots , undersides yellowish .
distribution : throughout europe , up to 2 , 000m . prefers open areas and is closely associated with agriculture ; common everywhere , gardens , parks , meadows & fields .
: wingspan : 4 - 5 . 2 . very similar in appearance to large white except for smaller size . male has one dark spot spot on forewing that varies greatly in intensity .
distribution : throughout europe to 2000m , common everywhere , sometimes in great numbers .
flight period : mid march to october in two to three broods , but only one at higher altitudes .
description : wingspan : 4 - 4 . 6cm . very similar to small white but veins on underside are dark - dusted . there are seasonal differences in size & colour : spring brood is smaller & with darker , more distinct pattern .
distribution : throughout europe to an altitude of 2000m ; common everywhere but preferring cool damp places , meadows , shrubby slopes and edges of deciduous woods .
: may be found in a variety of habitats , including gardens , but favours damp grassland and woodland margins .
with the forewings pulled right down the mottled underside provides the insect perfect camouflage , particularly in dappled shade on a woodland edge .
the male orange tip is unmistakable , but the female could be mistaken for one of the other whites unless her mottled underside is visible . the wing tips are more rounded than those of other whites .
flight period : mid - june – october ; wingspan : 4 - 5 . 5cm .
a very distinctive and attractive butterfly with a strikingly sculpted wing outline . upperside ground colour is dark orange - brown with dark brown to black spots ; underside is indistinctly dappled brown with a small white ‘c’ , or comma on the hind wing .
distribution : throughout europe except nw scandinavia , up to 1900m ; woodland edges & clearings , water meadows & shrubby countryside , also visits gardens .
flight period : a migrant from the south , first arrivals to n europe are usually from late april - may ; then two or three broods from july to october .
: wingspan 5 - 6cm . very distinctive black - brown with red bands & white spots ; underside of forewing similar to upperside , underside of hind wing dappled grey - brown .
distribution : throughout europe except the far north , up to 2 , 000m ; usually found in wooded countryside , open woods , parks , gardens .
local sightings : widespread throughout . often sighted on the summits of bryn euryn & little orme
flight period : april - october ; regular visitor but unable to survive the british winter ; our population is renewed each year by migrants from southern europe .
description : the only british butterfly with a rosy pink / orange upperside and black wingtips marked with white .
local sightings : occasional sightings on little orme and in garden , attracted to valerian .
flight period : late june to october , and after hibernation march to june ; one or two broods .
description : wingspan 5 - 5 . 6cm . ground colour red , each wing with a large multi - coloured eyespot ; underside of wings dark , blackish - brown .
distribution : throughout europe except for n scandinavia , up to 2 , 000m . favours gardens , orchards & parks , flower - rich edges of woods , damp meadows & scrub .
flight period : march to october in two to three broods , but adult butterflies can be seen throughout the year , even dec - jan if temperature is high enough to wake them from hibernation . the butterfly is a familiar sight in late summer as it takes nectar to build up essential fats in preparation for hibernation .
description : adult has marbled dark orange , creamy yellow and black upperwings with blue spots around the wing margins ; underwings are darkish , smoky brown . larva is yellow and black , gregarious , and feeds on common nettle , hence scientific name ‘urticae’ .
19 / 7 / 13 - small tortoishell underside . butterfly well camouflaged on stone pathway of little orme .
: this is one of our most widespread butterflies , occurring throughout the british isles , including orkney and shetland . it is found throughout temperate europe , asia minor , central asia , siberia , china , mongolia , korea and japan .
small tortoiseshell numbers have suffered a worrying decline , especially in the south , over the last few years . this butterfly has always fluctuated in numbers , but the cause of the most - recent decline is not yet known , although various theories have been proposed . one is the increasing presence of a particular parasitic fly ,
, due to global warming – this species being common on the continent . the fly lays its eggs on leaves of the foodplant , close to where larvae are feeding . the tiny eggs are then eaten whole by the larvae and the grubs that emerge feed on the insides of their host , avoiding the vital organs . a fly grub eventually kills its host and emerges from either the fully - grown larva or pupa before itself pupating . although the fly attacks related species , such as the peacock and red admiral , it is believed that the lifecycle of the small tortoiseshell is better - synchronised with that of the fly and it is therefore more prone to parasitism . ( uk butterflies )
local sightings : bryn euryn , little orme , great orme , var . gardens
flight period : mid june to late august ; one brood . wingspan : 5 - 6cm
description : female is distinctly larger than the male . upperside very similar to that of the silver - washed fritillary , but underside of hind wing is overlaid with a greenish colour & large number of roundish silver spots that shimmer like mother - of - pearl .
distribution : throughout europe , in mountains up to the tree line , sometimes above 2 , 000m ; along the edges of woods , in clearings , on moors and in unimproved meadows .
) is similar but has small reddish - ringed spots on underside of hind wing .
flight period : late june to mid - october ; one brood ; wingspan 4 . 8 - 6cm
description : . brown with a yellowish band , forewing with two dark eye - spots , hindwing with one ; underside hindwing patterned like bark or stone .
behaviour : upon landing graylings habitually display most of the underside of the orange - coloured upper forewing , gradually closing it until just one ‘eye’ is exposed before finally closing it completely . it is thought that this behaviour , also observed in other butterfly species equipped with eye - like markings , is to offer a target to a potentially lurking predator that may strike there rather than at the actual head . the butterfly may survive losing a chunk of wing , but not its vital body parts . when the wings are completely closed the grayling is exceptionally well camouflaged , both against rock and the bark of trees , its other favoured perching place .
distribution : throughout europe except n scandinavia , up to 2 , 000m . prefers warm , dry , sandy locations such as open pine forests , heaths & dunes .
flight period : h . semele ssp . t hyone flies earlier than is usual with other races , being on the wing towards the third week in june , and disappearing by the end of july .
♂ . strikingly smaller than any other british race of semele , those in my series of over 100 specimens , collected at random , averaging only 47 . 7 mm .
the coloration is more uniform than in typical semele , with the pale areas more ochreous . the forewing spots are smaller than in other races , with the lower of the two frequently absent , and totally obsolete specimens are not very rare . the underside has the coloration duller and less contrasting than in the type , with the white portions of the hindwings tinged with ochreous . the tendency to obsolescence is even more striking on the under surface than on the upperside .


noorda blitealis is a species of moth of the crambidae family .

it is found in subtropical africa , south of the sahara and in australasia ( australia , sri lanka , india , thailand ) .

it has a wingspan of approx. 19 – 22 mm .

noorda blitealis

pathogenic fungus of noorda blitealis walker . ( lepidoptera - pyralidae ) a major pest of moringa oleifera tanss .
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de lattin g . 1951a . über die arten der gattung cynaeda hb . ( pyralidae ) . - zeitschrift für lepidopterologie 1 ( 2 ) : 65–84 .
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phiala fuscodorsata is a moth in the eupterotidae family .

it was described by aurivillius in 1904 .

it is found in kenya .

the wingspan is 34 mm .

the wings are greyish-white , the forewings with an oblique , slightly outcurved black line from the middle of the hindmargin to the costa near the apex , broader at the hind-margin , thickened at the veins and broken into spots at the apex .

there are also many black scales on the median and submedian veins between the base and the transverse line .

the hindwings have a slightly curved series of black spots beyond the middle .

phiala fuscodorsata

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a junior subjective synonym of phalaena fervidaria fabricius , 1787 ; synonymized by zolotuhin ( 2016 : 44 ) .
strand e . 1911j . beschreibungen afrikanischer lepidopteren insbesondere striphnopterygiden . - annales de la société entomologique de belgique 55 : 145–164 .
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thyca callista is a species of sea snail , a marine gastropod mollusk in the family eulimidae .

the species is one of multiple known species to exist within the genus , thyca .

thyca callista

eulimidae » thyca callista , id : 116439 , shell detail « shell encyclopedia , conchology , inc .
subgenus thyca ( thyca ) h . adams & a . adams , 1854 represented as thyca h . adams & a . adams , 1854
thyca ( thyca ) h . adams & a . adams , 1854 · accepted , alternate representation
» species thyca ( thyca ) astericola ( a . adams & reeve , 1850 ) represented as thyca astericola ( a . adams & reeve , 1850 )
subgenus thyca ( bessomia ) berry , 1959 represented as thyca h . adams & a . adams , 1854
subgenus thyca ( kiramodulus ) kuroda , 1949 represented as thyca h . adams & a . adams , 1854
( of thyca ( bessomia ) callista berry , 1959 ) warén a . ( 1980 ) . revision of the genera thyca , stilifer , scalenostoma , mucronalia and echineulima ( mollusca , prosobranchia , eulimidae ) . zoologica scripta 9 : 187 - 210 [ details ]
» species thyca ( bessomia ) ectoconcha p . sarasin & f . sarasin , 1887 represented as thyca ectoconcha p . sarasin & f . sarasin , 1887
worms - world register of marine species - thyca h . adams & a . adams , 1854
pileopsis astericola a . adams & reeve , 1850 accepted as thyca astericola ( a . adams & reeve , 1850 ) ( type by subsequent designation )
warén a . ( 1980 ) . revision of the genera thyca , stilifer , scalenostoma , mucronalia and echineulima ( mollusca , prosobranchia , eulimidae ) . zoologica scripta 9 : 187 - 210 [ details ]
( of kiramodulus kuroda , 1949 ) warén a . ( 1980 ) . revision of the genera thyca , stilifer , scalenostoma , mucronalia and echineulima ( mollusca , prosobranchia , eulimidae ) . zoologica scripta 9 : 187 - 210 [ details ]
( of bessomia berry , 1959 ) warén a . ( 1980 ) . revision of the genera thyca , stilifer , scalenostoma , mucronalia and echineulima ( mollusca , prosobranchia , eulimidae ) . zoologica scripta 9 : 187 - 210 [ details ]
( of granulithyca habe , 1976 ) warén a . ( 1980 ) . revision of the genera thyca , stilifer , scalenostoma , mucronalia and echineulima ( mollusca , prosobranchia , eulimidae ) . zoologica scripta 9 : 187 - 210 [ details ]
( of granulithyca habe , 1976 ) habe t . ( 1976 ) parasitic gastropods from echinoderms of japan . bulletin of the national science museum [ tokyo ] , ser . a , 2 ( 3 ) : 157 - 171 . [ 22 september 1976 ] page ( s ) : 165 [ details ]
( of kiramodulus kuroda , 1949 ) warén , a . ( 1984 ) . a generic revision of the family eulimidae ( gastropoda , prosobranchia ) . journal of molluscan studies . suppl 13 : 1 - 96 . page ( s ) : 51 [ details ] available for editors [ request ]
( of bessomia berry , 1959 ) warén , a . ( 1984 ) . a generic revision of the family eulimidae ( gastropoda , prosobranchia ) . journal of molluscan studies . suppl 13 : 1 - 96 . page ( s ) : 36 [ details ] available for editors [ request ]
( of granulithyca habe , 1976 ) warén , a . ( 1984 ) . a generic revision of the family eulimidae ( gastropoda , prosobranchia ) . journal of molluscan studies . suppl 13 : 1 - 96 . page ( s ) : 47 [ details ] available for editors [ request ]
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hemiliostraca vincta ( a . adams , 1864 ) philippines , french polynesia french polynesia 7mm
hemiliostraca metcalfei ( a . adams , 1853 ) indian ocean to central pacific réunion 6mm
hypermastus acutus ( a . adams , 1851 ) philippines , french polynesia french polynesia 21mm
melanella grandis ( a . adams , 1853 in a . adams , 1853 - 58 ) mozambique to taiwan philippines 32mm
melanella grandis ( a . adams , 1853 in a . adams , 1853 - 58 ) mozambique to taiwan mauritius 31mm
melanella martinii ( a . adams , 1854 ) red sea to torres , s . japan to w . australia taiwan 25mm
melanella atlantica ( e . a . smith , 1890 ) senegal to angola , offshore islands cabo verde archipelago 8 , 6mm
melanella lubrica ( monterosato , 1890 ) norway to mediterranean s . spain 6 , 5mm
melanella alba ( da costa , 1778 ) norway to meditarranean nw . spain 10 , 6mm
niso excolpa bartsch , 1917 w . mexico to w . panama w . mexico 16 - 17mm
pyramidelloides angustus ( hedley , 1898 ) mascarenhas . . . australia ? réunion 2 , 2mm


bull page ( foaled 1947 ) was a canadian hall of fame thoroughbred racehorse and an important sire .

bred by woodvale farm in kentucky , he was out of the mare our page , winner of the historic spinaway stakes in 1942 and a daughter of the 1929 american horse of the year and u.s. racing hall of fame inductee blue larkspur .

he was sired by calumet farm 's bull lea , a five-time north american champion sire .

conformation defects resulted in bull page being sold at the 1948 keeneland july sale for $ 38,000 , a relatively low price for a bull lea colt whose son citation had just won the u.s. triple crown .

purchased by ontario horseman , e. p. taylor , bull page was conditioned by future canadian horse racing hall of fame trainer gordon j. mccann , who took over his training on the retirement of another hall of fame trainer , bert alexandra .

blessed with natural speed , the colt had health problems that kept him off the racetrack until age three , when he began racing in the early part of the year in florida , earning his first win at gulfstream park .

sent north , bull page won two allowance races at jamaica racetrack in new york city .

as a four-year-old in 1951 , bull page won two important races in toronto : the autumn stakes at woodbine park , and the canadian international championship at long branch race track .

he notably ran second in both the king edward and jockey club cup handicap .

in a year in which he set a track record at thorncliffe park raceway , bull page made sixteen starts and was unplaced on just two occasions .

his 1951 performances earned him canadian horse of the year honors .

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a speckle park bull is amongst those earning top dollars at stud bull sales around the country .
frank di giulio jr . ' s goodoldhockeygame skated up the rail to capture saturday ' s co - featured $ 125 , 000 bull page stakes , at woodbine . it was a breakthr . . .
color : b ( usa ) 21 - 9 - 6 - 3 , $ 25 , 730 1951 horse of the year in canada won : canadian championship , fred s . livingston h , autumn h . bull page , a son of bull dog , was a very good racehorse he was in the money 18 of 21 times in two seasons of racing and was canada ` s horse of the year in 1951 but it was as a stallion at e . p . taylor ` s national stud farm in oshawa that bull page made his greatest contribution to the sport of thoroughbred racing bull page , who was canada ` s leading sire in 1958 , was consistently among the leading sires in this country . ( close )
owner charlie dowding says they bought this year ' s mt mable bull after seeing him on the bull walk in may .
yarrawonga & waco santa gertudis bull sale has started with an equal record price for a santa gertrudis bull sold in australia .
bull page ( usa ) b . h , 1947 { 4 - m } dp = 9 - 3 - 24 - 4 - 4 ( 44 ) di = 1 . 20 cd = 0 . 20 - 21 starts , 9 wins , 6 places , 3 shows career earnings : $ 25 , 730
top priced bull waco floyd with david and suzanne bassingthwaighte , waco santa gertrudis stud and bull purchaser shane hatton , diamond h santa gertrudis stud , wandoan .
kerri emery , wallumbilla and daughter rubie at the yarrawonga & waco bull sale .
a large crowd of cattle producers at the 2017 yarrawonga & waco bull sale .
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the bull sold to the hatton family , diamond h santa gertrudis stud , wandoan .
a second top priced bull , yarrawonga m286 , sold for $ 42 , 500 to the prentice family , emerald with the bull by impact sire yarrawonga corvette ( p ) .
post by selling is underway at the yarrawonga waco santa gertrudis bull sale near wallumbilla . .
a son of connealy revenue , the march 2016 drop bull was from a wattletop sitz daughter .
alistair mcwilliam described te taumata gran torino 15817 as the kind of bull the beef industry wants .
yarrawonga & waco santa gertrudis have achieved a national breed equal top price during it’s annual bull sale .
the vincent family’s 18th annual booragul angus bull sale was a record breaking success for the gunnedah based stud .
masterton ' s maungahina stud sold a speckle park bull for $ 24 , 000 to a commercial buyer .
craig and rachael atkinson with daughter olivia were at the yarrawonga & waco santa gertrudis bull sale near wallumbilla .
the vincent family’s 18 th annual booragul angus bull sale was a record breaking success for the gunnedah based stud .
after a frenzy of bidding , waco floyd , owned by david and suzanne bassingthwaighte , sold to $ 90 , 000 , equaling the highest price paid for a santa gertrudis bull in australia , during the bassingwaighte family’s bull sale at wallumbilla in south west queensland . the bull sold to the hatton family , diamond h santa gertrudis stud , wandoan .
description : top priced bull was a record auction price for tasmania . it was purchased by connorville station , cressy , tas
the highly sort after bull also measured in the top five per cent for carcase weight and breed average for fat cover .
# 11 everett randall d . o . b . june 5 , 1984 sire : # 5 old bull dam : everett randall ' s dam everett randall sired no offspring as a live bull , but his semen was collected and has been successfully used .
the top bull at manawatu ' s merchiston angus sale made $ 24 , 000 and went to another breeder , stern angus stud near timaru . it was born from an embryo transplant with sire bloodlines from australia . owner richard rowe says the bull attracted strong interest .
description : top priced bull rosedale mercado sold to palgrove charolais , strathgarve , qld . 14 / 32 charolais composite bulls averaged $ 4375 .
$ 35 , 000 top priced yearling bull with knowla angus , the vincent family , brian kennedy , elders and auctioneer , paul dooley .
waco santa gertrudis stud has equaled the highest priced santa gertrudis bull price in australia during the yarrawonga & waco santa gertrudis sale at wallumbilla .
the bassingwaighte family , yarrawonga & waco santa gertudis studs , wallumbilla will retain a 1 / 8 share in the bull for herd use only .
widespread dry conditions is making for a hard season selling bulls , and waratah speckle park felt the impact at their on - property bull sale on monday .
they sold 41 bulls on monday for an average $ 10 , 060 with the top priced bull going to rangatira angus from gisborne for $ 19 , 000 .
the bull weighed 1070kg with an eye muscle area of 148 centimetres squared and 10 millimetres of fat on the rump and 7 millimetres of fat on the rib area .
description : top priced bull sold to k5x angus , allora , qld . also sold 9 / 18 females to a top of $ 16 , 000 averaging $ 6875 .
at our own sale , where we combine with capethorne herefords , i also bought a bull from them for $ 17 , 000 in partnership with westholm herefords .
after a frenzy of bidding , waco floyd , owned by david and suzanne bassingthwaighte , sold to $ 90 , 000 during the bull sale at wallumbilla in south west queensland .
description : top priced bull sold to eloura shorthorns , cavendish , vic . second top price of $ 22 , 500 sold account carlton shorthorns to yamburgan shorthorns , narrabri , nsw .
# 8 yankee d . o . b . 1983 sire : # 5 old bull dam : yankee ' s dam yankee was one of the original animals that made the trip to tn .
lot 35 booragul revenue m4 topped the autumn yearlin bull draft at $ 35 , 000 selling to three - way syndicate coffin creek , mudgee , palgrove , dalveen qld and knowla angus , gloucester .
measuring in the top 10pc for carcase weight , intramuscular fat ( imf ) and eye muscle area ( ema ) the “cracker” bull was sort as an ideal out - cross for the syndicate’s herds .
he was a big bull and had great figures [ for growth and eye muscling ] . there were two studs after him . it wasn ' t a surprise as we knew he was good .
the 31 - month - old polled sire is by waco yale e880 ( p ) and out of waco g885 ( p ) cow . the bull weighed 1070kg with an eye muscle area of 148 centimetres squared and 10 millimetres of fat on the rump and 7 millimetres of fat on the rib area . the bassingwaighte family , waco santa gertrudis studs , wallumbilla will retain a 1 / 8 share in the bull for herd use only .
# 16 artemis bart d . o . b . 1985 sire : # 8 yankee dam : bart ' s dam bart is important because his use lowers the genetic influence of the old bull , who is over - represented in the herd .
description : top priced bull sold to terry & sandy woods , terraneil poll herefords , beverley , wa and the bennett family , bendulla herefords , mundulla , sa . 8 / 8 ptic cows sold to $ 6 , 500 averaging $ 4 , 219 .
description : 11 / 11 ptic heifers sold to a top of $ 10 , 000 , averaging $ 5942 . 8 / 9 yearling heifers averaged $ 3 , 760 . top priced bull , lot 17 sold to trevor & tracy wells , singleton , nsw
the rising two - year old weighed in at 910 kilograms with a scrotal measure of 41cm . described as a “powerhouse bull” l70 has a moderate birth - weight with an explosive growth placing him in the top one per cent for 400 and 600 day weights .
he ' s a good weight at an early age - 890kg – hopefully he will breed like that and we ' ll see his weaners mature earlier . he is a good strong bull with a beautiful head and plenty of meat and bone . his feet looked good , which is really important , and he also moved well .
this searchable list is a valuable reference - point for news on recently conducted stud and herd bull fixtures across australia . data is provided by marketing agents , the vendor studs themselves , and in some cases , breed societies . this list is fully - searchable using a series of filters by breed , geographic region , time - frame and specific stud prefix .
rangatira last year sold a $ 100 , 000 bull sired by mt mable thor 660 , a son of the stud ' s well known mt mable fat boy , who is still going strong as a 10 - year - old . rangatira ' s sale is on june 28 . thor ' s sons are among the 59 bulls on offer – including three in the first 10 lots . charlie and susie dowding ' s pick of the rising two year olds was also one of thor ' s sons , which will be retained in the stud this year .
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winnings : 21 starts : 9 - 6 - 3 , $ 25 , 730 won : canadian championship s . , fred s . livingston h . , autumn h . 1951 canadian horse of the year . ( close )
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latonka , who came from the clouds to prevail in his first start , duplicated that feat at woodbine on monday by rallying from well back to capture the . . .
dragon’s cry took charge entering the far turn and never looked back while giving jockey sheena ryan her first stakes win in monday’s $ 125 , 000 b . . .
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# 121 artemis blu d . o . b . april 9 , 1997 sire : # 67 artemis mikie dam : # 25 artemis ruth
# 74 artemis ted d . o . b . may 3 , 1995 sire : # 40 aretmis roger dam : # 17 artemis whitney
# 138 howland homestead spock d . o . b . august 29 , 1997 sire : # 88 howland homestead everett randall , jr . dam : # 52 howland homestead lady
# 41 artemis roger d . o . b . 1992 sire : # 30 artemis casper dam : # 3 june
# 67 artemis mikie d . o . b . april 22 , 1994 sire : # 42 artemis pat dam : # 17 artemis whitney
# 153 lynch ' s red randall d . o . b . 1998 sire : # 75 artemis amos dam : # 94 artemis bridgette red randall was the first randall since the herd was on the randall farm to express ( and pass on ) the resessive red color gene .
# 162 artemis randy d . o . b . may 6 , 1998 sire : # 74 artemis ted dam : # 18 artemis collette randy has been used on several herds in new england .
# 166 artemis rudy d . o . b . may 19 , 1998 sire : # 74 artemis ted dam : # 79 artemis roxanne
# 168 artemis jules d . o . b . june 10 , 1998 sire : # 83 artemis ned dam : # 26 artemis julliette jules is currently a herd sire on rock cobble farm
# 170 artemis lucky bob d . o . b . june 28 , 1998 sire : # 92 artemis cole dam : # 29 artemis patti lucky bob spent his breeding life on howland homestead farm . he represents the isadora line at a high percentage . semen collected .
# 193 artemis clarence d . o . b . april 2 , 1999 sire : # 92 artemis cole dam : # 39 artemis clarice clarence is currently a herd sire on rock cobble farm
# 255 howland homestead andy d . o . b . august 23 , 2000 sire : # 138 howland homestead spock dam : # 91 howland homestead annie andy is currently a herd sire on howland homestead farm
# 30 artemis casper d . o . b . : 1990 sire : # 15 artemis rhett dam : # 4 terrible casper is the sire of 9 animals in the herd book .
# 36 artemis jr d . o . b . 1991 sire : # 16 bart dam : # 10 karey
# 55 artemis rollie d . o . b . may 6 , 1993 sire : # 36 artemis jr dam : # 7 isadora rollie is the sire of 17 animals in the herdbook .
# 107 artemis clint d . o . b . august 11 , 1996 sire : # 55 artemis rollie dam : # 6 cranberry
# 92 artemis cole d . o . b . january 27 , 1996 sire : # 55 artemis rollie dam : # 18 artemis collette
# 88 howland homestead everett randall , jr . d . o . b . june 5 , 1995 sire : # 11 everett randall dam : # 33 ridge hill rhonda ( aka sandy ) everett randall , jr . was the first pure offspring of everett randall , previously only represented by semen .
# 83 artemis ned d . o . b . july 9 , 1995 sire : # 41 artemis roger dam : # 13 artemis melanie
# 354 howland homestead duke d . o . b . february 12 , 2003 sire : # 170 artemis lucky bob dam : # 190 howland homestead duchess duke was a herd sire on howland homestead farm semen has been collected from duke .
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description : strong commercial buyer support , despite the drought . sales to buyers in victoria , south australia , western australia and across nsw
description : two day event june 4 & 5 . drought had a considerable impact on demand and price
description : 69 / 81 senior bulls topped at $ 38 , 000 averaging $ 9086 . 78 / 96 junior bulls topped at $ 26 , 000 averaging $ 7102 . 6 / 7 yearling bulls topped at $ 14 , 000 averaging $ 8333
description : 14 / 14 heifers topped at $ 42 , 000 averaging $ 19 , 071 . 2 / 2 cows topped at $ 16 , 000 averaging $ 10 , 500 . 5 / 5 bulls topped at $ 28 , 000 averaging $ 19 , 400 . 54 embryos topped at $ 2300 averaging $ 1409 .
description : one cow , wattle grove miss fancy n304 sold for $ 26 , 000 . 4 / 4 embryo packages sold to a top of $ 3000 per embryo for 3 embryos .
description : females sold to $ 80 , 000 for a ptic heifer . embryos sold to $ 3250 each for a package of 10 . semen sold to a top of $ 8000 per straw for 10 straws . sale grossed $ 1 . 16 mill .
description : 20 / 26 senior bulls topped at $ 13 , 000 averaging $ 7050 . 16 / 24 junior bulls topped at $ 20 , 000 averaging $ 5312 . 8 / 12 senior females topped at $ 8000 averaging $ 5 , 312 . 22 / 31 junior females topped at $ 15 , 000 averaging $ 4741 . 12 / 15 genetics lots topped at $ 12 , 600 averaging $ 4 , 741 .
description : lot 1 sold for $ 7000 . proceeds to mental health in agriculture
description : top priced female sold to heart angus , tamworth , nsw . l females topped at $ 14 , 000 averaging $ 6034 , m heifers topped at $ 24 , 000 averaging $ 6389 . n heifers topped at $ 20 , 000 averaging $ 5568 .
description : 12 / 23 bulls sold to a top of $ 6000 averaging $ 4460 . 10 / 13 cows & calves sold to a top of $ 13 , 000 , averaging $ 5 , 800 . 22 / 23 heifers sold to a top of $ 7500 , averaging $ 2840
description : angus 11 / 17 topped at $ 9000 averaging $ 5227 . red angus 3 / 3 topped at $ 6000 averaging $ 4333
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dunoon angus new $ 60 , 000 sire . brian kennedy , elders stud stock with paul dooley and the vincent family
more than 100 buyer registrations and standing room only around the sale ring helped drive prices to a new $ 60 , 000 sale top . the last record was set at $ 18 , 000 .
all 63 angus bulls sold to average a staggering $ 13 , 715 , up $ 5995 on last year’s average .
in the breakdown 56 two year old bulls topped at $ 60 , 000 and averaged $ 13 , 554 while seven yearling bulls topped at $ 35 , 000 and averaged $ 15 , 000 . the stud also sold 30 stud heifers to average $ 3006 .
lot 3 booragul epistle l70 , a booragul epistle h99 son from a reiland fisk daughter attracted the $ 60 , 000 bidding war with dunoon angus , holbrook , securing the record breaker over the phone .
volume buyer was consolidated pastoral company , biloela qld , flying in to purchase 24 bulls on their first visit to the stud . the cpc draft topped at $ 20 , 000 and averaged $ 13 , 917 .
there was a strong stud and commercial presence at the sale which was settled by elders with guest auctioneer , paul dooley , controlling the bids .
the lift in the market so far this calendar year is modest , but it seems to be consolidating , and may be poised to provide a price base for a longer term shift in direction .
the far north coast all - game poultry show at lismore over the weekend was intended to celebrate the contribution of two greats in the business and in the end drew more than 700 entries from all over northern nsw and south - east queensland .
john nicoletti has listed his entire wa farming portfolio for sale , with the hope of fetching up to $ 85m .
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narromine saleyards is now being leased by five local agents to secure its future as an outlet for quality surplus sheep at a store sale venue .
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owner mark mckenzie says the canadian breed is increasing in numbers in new zealand by about 14 per cent each year and is recognised throughout new zealand , australia and canada .
maungahina sold 15 of 15 speckle park bulls at its annual on - farm auction for an average of $ 9367 .
the first two bulls in the inaugural brookwood angus on - farm auction soak up the early morning sun after a wet and windy night in takapau .
the stud also made an average of $ 2544 for 18 first cross speckle park heifers . a pen of five hereford - speckle park first cross unmated heifers sold for $ 2900 each , which is an australasian record .
we sold some speckle park embryos to australia too . the world record is $ 3400 and we sold one for $ 3200 – that ' s huge money . it shows the growing demand for the breed .
maungahina also sold 34 of 37 hereford bulls for an average of $ 7073 .
another stud with a strong sale across more than one breed was chris and amanda jeffries ' grassmere stud from cheviot , who had previously topped the beef expo in may . on farm they sold 15 out of 15 herefords with an average of $ 8440 and a top price of $ 14 , 000 to the robbie family ' s otapawa herefords , as well as 17 of 17 angus bulls with an average of $ 9235 and a top price of $ 16 , 000 to max tweedie ' s hallmark angus .
there was strong local commercial interest in both herefords and angus , which has been missing for past few years with dry seasons and struggling farmers . there was a strong turnout and good support . we also had a strong line of bulls this year… it ' s good to have that in the same year as the strong interest .
the top price at on - farm sales so far this season has been $ 28 , 000 for the mcwilliam family ' s te taumata stud at gladstone in wairarapa – te taumata gran torino 15817 was bought by the campbell family of earnscleugh high country genetics , alexandra .
the mcwilliams imported semen from gran torino ' s sire , njw hometown 10y , after a trip to wyoming , usa in 2013 . it is the second njw hometown 10y son for the campbells , who bought te taumata fortress 14730 at last year ' s beef expo .
easy fleshing , deep bodied , sound and free moving , moderate in size with a tonne of meat . on paper he was just as impressive with a moderate birth weight ebv , high growth rates and milk ebvs , and ideal carcass traits . gran torino is in the top one per cent of the breed for both hereford prime and export market indexes .
kevin and megan friel ' s mt mable angus stud celebrated its 50th year of breeding in a new sale ring in the kumeroa district , east of dannevirke . the stud was established at ohura , west of taumarunui , by kevin ' s parents . they took over in 1997 and moved the stud to norsewood , north of dannevirke , in 2008 , before moving to their new home after last year ' s sale .
best sale they ' ve had ,
bruce orr said after the sale .
with the new facilities and probably four to five degrees warmer down here than at pukerimu , the cattle looked like they ' d enjoyed the shift . the purchasers appreciated how they looked and kevin and megan benefited from that . the confidence of the buyers was here .
wairarapa ' s kay jay angus recorded an average of $ 9394 with a top price of $ 17 , 000 to a commercial buyer .
we had a very good line up of bulls , every even , which was reflected in the price ,
says owner neil kjestrup .
two stud bulls were sold – lot 2 to brookwood angus for $ 14 , 000 and lot 6 to merchiston angus for $ 13 , 000 .
we ' ve had good sales right through but this year has been exceptional ,
kjestrup says .
there is more confidence in the beef industry this year… the way weaner fairs have gone and the demand for breeding cows has skyrocketed . it shows beef cows are profitable farming . they ' re needed on east coast country .
manawatu ' s atahua angus made an average of $ 9458 for 34 of 35 bulls sold with a top price of $ 17 , 500 .
hawke ' s bay newcomer brookwood angus held its first on - farm auction in a purpose - built shed on the takapau farm . the stud was established by justin and meg king in winter 2012 .
we ' re here for the long haul . we ' ve done a lot of work to get here and we ' re very excited about the future ,
justin king said before their sale .
another newcomer was sam duncan , running his first sale with wife sarah after taking over from his parents at elgin angus in central hawke ' s bay .
pgg wrightson senior genetics advisor and auctioneer bruce orr says that ' s likely to continue looking ahead to the rest of hawke ' s bay ' s sales and then the gisborne sales at the end of june .
how the cattle have been looking up there – the positivity and the quality of the cattle should continue . they won ' t let us down with the grass they ' ve had this autumn . so many of the cattle look like three year olds – they ' re that good .
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overall ‘s’ classified santa bulls achieved a clearance rate of 95 per cent with an average of $ 10 , 780 .
brielle and jason wolff , canowindra santa gertrudis stud , emerald enjoying the sale .
rick greenup , greenup eidsvold station , neil watson , watasanta , nsw and suzanne bassingwaighte , waco santa gertrudis stud .
john robbins , andrew meara , elders stud stock , toowoomba and jan clark , brisbane .
wendy ferguson , glenn oaks santa gertrudis stud , nobby and kerry walker , strathmore santa gertrudis , blackall .
overall , ‘s’ classified santa bulls achieved a clearance rate of 95 per cent with an average of $ 10 , 780 . the herd santa bulls averaged $ 5045 . the overall sale averaged $ 10 , 388 for all santa gertrudis bulls sold at the sale .
a lack of confidence in the new vegetation management laws is having a punitive affect on scott and jody murray’s business at prairie .
transport minister , mark bailey , met with rail staff in longreach last week to inspect progress on more than $ 90 million in rail infrastructure upgrades to the central west line .
the minister for agriculture released the long awaited awi review today , calling on the organisation to implement all 82 recommendations in full .
angus australia has announce the appointment of jonathan faris as the cattle breed society’s new northern development officer .
verastan , the property officially recognised as being at the exact centre of queensland , has sold .
the market improved for export quality cattle at toowoomba , with all other categories remaining firm .
there was success for riders from tasmania , queensland and nsw at emerald rodeo .
the milk price index website is now live , including index of commodity prices across the industry .
tri - solfen has now been registered for dehorning and disbudding in addition to castration .
negotiations are continuing on the 1283 hectare olive grove and grazing property twin rivers .
the 31 - month - old record priced polled sire is by waco yale e880 ( p ) and out of waco g885 ( p ) cow .
diamond h santa gertrudis , wandoan is continuing to purchase stud santa gertrudis cattle during the sale , which is still underway with 200 head of bulls cataloged for sale .
an appearance by the emirates melbourne cup completed a golden day on the longreach racecourse on saturday .
the last few years suggest that some activist groups are being given a rails run by certain media outlets , with next to no scrutiny applied to their frequent media releases - so says agribusiness lawyer , trent thorne .