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
Speckled Wood Butterfly
Speckled Wood butterfly (Pararge aegeria) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Speckled Wood Butterfly
Robin’s Pin Cushion Gall
The Robin’s Pin Cushion (also known as a Bedeguar gall) must be one of the most attractive galls on British … Continue reading Robin’s Pin Cushion Gall
Wall Brown Butterfly
Wall Brown butterfly (Lasiommata megera) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Wall Brown Butterfly
Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillar
One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded in Charlton Down Nature Area so … Continue reading Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillar
May Update 2024
Posted retrospectively Text previously posted in Charlton Down Nature Area and Orchard Facebook page. May 4th – The Nature Area … Continue reading May Update 2024
Jersey Tiger Moth
Jersey Tiger Moth (Euplagia quadripunctaria) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Jersey Tiger Moth
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