Ashy Mining Bee
2024 is the first time I have seen an Ashy Mining Bee (Andrena cineraria) in Charlton Down Nature Area. I … Continue reading Ashy Mining Bee
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Green Shieldbug
The Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina) is a true bug (Hemiptera, Heteroptera). It is one of 7 shieldbug species found at … Continue reading Green Shieldbug
Emperor Dragonfly
The Emperor dragonfly or Blue Emperor (Anax imperator) is one of 11 dragonfly and damselfly species (Odonata) and one of … Continue reading Emperor Dragonfly
Red Admiral Butterfly
Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) imago. One of the 38 types of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Red Admiral Butterfly
Ragged Robin Flowers
Ragged Robin flowers (Silene flos-cuculi) with their divided pink petals are one of 69 flowering plants, not including the trees, … Continue reading Ragged Robin Flowers
Meadow Brown Butterfly
Meadow Brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina) imago. These images were taken last year in 2023. This year one individual has already … Continue reading Meadow Brown Butterfly
Small Skipper Butterfly
Small Skipper butterfly (Thymelicus sylvestris) imago. One of the 37 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Small Skipper Butterfly
Cocksfoot Grass
Cocksfoot grass (Dactylis glomerata) is common in Charlton Down Nature Area but it is only one of many grass species. … Continue reading Cocksfoot Grass
Peacock Butterfly
Peacock butterfly (Aglais io) imago. One of the 37 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera), and 1 of 172 species … Continue reading Peacock Butterfly
Silk Button Spangle Galls
Silk Button Spangle Galls are caused by the asexual generation of the gall wasp Neuroterus numismalis. Certain small solitary wasps … Continue reading Silk Button Spangle Galls
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