Short-winged Cone-head
The Short-winged Cone-head cricket (Conocephalus dorsalis) is one of the nine species of Orthoptera tentatively identified so far in the … Continue reading Short-winged Cone-head
Tag: insect
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
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
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
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
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
Hairy Shieldbug
The Hairy Shieldbug (Dolycoris baccarum) is one of 6 different types of shieldbug, and one of 171 different species of … Continue reading Hairy Shieldbug
Common Red Soldier Beetle
Common Red Soldier Beetles (Rhagonycha fulva) are a common sight in late spring or early summer in the Charlton Down … Continue reading Common Red Soldier Beetle
Common Green Lacewing
The Common Green Lacewing (Chrysoperla carnea) is tiny, almost transparent and, like other members of the Neuroptera, can be difficult … Continue reading Common Green Lacewing
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