Oxeye Daisies
Oxeye Daisies (Leucanthemum vulgare) are a plentiful at the Charlton Down Nature Area and constitute one of the 71 flower … Continue reading Oxeye Daisies
Author: winderjssc
A volunteer helper at the Charlton Down Nature Area in Dorset using a life-long interest in natural history to help improve the biodiversity and amenity value of the site. Enthusiastic about the natural world right on our doorstep, and working to enable all visitors to enjoy, learn, and appreciate the value of wilder places. Jessica writes the Charlton Down Nature Area website and blog at https://charltondownnaturearea.uk and Jessica's Nature Blog at https://natureinfocus.blog.
Large White Butterfly
Large White butterfly (Pieris brassicae) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Large White Butterfly
Holly Blue Butterfly
Holly Blue butterfly (Celastrina argiolus) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Holly Blue Butterfly
Amber Snail
The Amber Snail (Succinea putris) has an uncommon elongate oval shape with a thin translucent shell through which you can … Continue reading Amber Snail
Gatekeeper Butterfly
Gatekeeper butterfly (Pyronia tithonus) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded in … Continue reading Gatekeeper Butterfly
Painted Lady Butterfly
Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Painted Lady Butterfly
Ringlet Butterfly
Ringlet butterfly (Aphantopus hyperantus) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded in … Continue reading Ringlet Butterfly
Small Copper Butterfly
Small Copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Small Copper Butterfly
Garden Spider (Orb Web Spider)
Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus) also called Orb Web Spider. One of 7 spiders that have been identified in the Charlton … Continue reading Garden Spider (Orb Web Spider)
Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly
Small Tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly
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