Broad-bodied Chaser Dragonfly
Broad-bodied Chaser dragonflies (Libellula depressa), newly emerged and in pristine condition, were flying around Charlton Down Nature Area this morning. … Continue reading Broad-bodied Chaser Dragonfly
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Betony Flowers
Betony (Stachys officinalis) pinkish purple flowers – together with yellow Ladies Bedstraw flowers and Knapweed seed heads. Betony is one … Continue reading Betony Flowers
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
The Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) is one of 26 species of bees and wasps that have been recorded in Charlton … Continue reading Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Marbled White Butterfly
Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea) imago. One of 34 species of butterfly and moth that have been recorded so far … Continue reading Marbled White Butterfly
Common Blue Butterfly
Common Blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) imago. One of the many types of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Common Blue Butterfly
Brown Argus Butterfly
Brown Argus (Aricia agestis). One of the many types of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded in Charlton … Continue reading Brown Argus Butterfly
Angle Shades Moth
The Angle Shades moth (Phlogophora meticulosa) has been seen just once in the Charlton Down Nature Area resting on a … Continue reading Angle Shades Moth
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