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
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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
Banded White-lipped Snail
Banded White-lipped snails (Cepaea hortensis) are common at Charlton Down Nature Area. Useful Books and Links Land Snails in the … Continue reading Banded White-lipped Snail
Batman Hoverfly
Batman Hoverfly ( Myathropa florea) get its name from the distinct dark mark on the thorax which resembles the Batman … Continue reading Batman Hoverfly
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
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
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