Southern Hawker
The Southern Hawker dragonfly (Aeshna cyanea) was a visitor to the Charlton Down Nature Area last summer and we hope … Continue reading Southern Hawker
Common Bluet
The Common Bluet or Common Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) is one of 11 species of Odonata that have visited the … Continue reading Common Bluet
Migrant Hawker
The Migrant Hawker dragonfly (Aeshna mixta) was a frequent visitor to our local nature area last year, and was most … Continue reading Migrant Hawker
Black-tailed Skimmer
Only one Black-tailed Skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum) has been spotted so far in Charlton Down Nature Area. This is the only … Continue reading Black-tailed Skimmer
Common Darter
The Common Darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) is one of 11 species of Odonata seen in Charlton Down Nature Area so … Continue reading Common Darter
Banded Demoiselle
The Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) is very beautiful but has only been seen once so far in the Charlton Down … Continue reading Banded Demoiselle
Large Red Damselfly
Large Red Damselflies (Pyrrhosoma nymphula), probably with the two forms intermedia and fulvipes, are a beautiful sight flying over the … Continue reading Large Red Damselfly
List of Butterflies & Moths
In alphabetical order, a list of butterflies and moths recorded in Charlton Down Nature Area to date. Click text or … Continue reading List of Butterflies & Moths
Parsnip Webworm Caterpillar
The Parsnip Webworm or Parsnip Moth (Depressaria radiella) – a micro-moth – has a caterpillar that eats the white flowers … Continue reading Parsnip Webworm Caterpillar
Spindle Ermine Moth
Another micro-moth is the Spindle Ermine (Yponomeuta cagnagella). You can see in the picture above how tiny it is compared … Continue reading Spindle Ermine Moth
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