Harlequin Ladybirds have had a good spring and at Fairlawn Road this afternoon there were up to 20 basking on bramble leaves along the verge. Nearby there was a S
awfly species, a possible
Solitary Wasp species, 3
Marmalade Hoverflies, a
Dark Bush Cricket nymph, 2
Speckled Woods and 5
Bombus hypnorum Bumble Bees. A leaf mine on
Hogweed appears to be the work of
Phytomyza spondylii/pastinacea which I think are flies
. I'm no good at molluscs but I'm wondering if the snail I saw (among many other species enjoying the damp conditions) might be a
Strawberry Snail.There was at least 1
Chiffchaff calling nearby - possibly 2 so that would point to a breeding pair. At nearby Fairfield Road there was a
Large Red Damselfly.
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| Sawfly species |
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| possible Solitary Wasp species |
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| Possible Strawberry Snail |
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| Leaf mine of Phytomyza spondylii/pastinacea |
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| Large Red Damselfly |
The other
Chiffchaff was still singing at Station Road and 3
Jackdaws flew over the top of St Andrews Road. In the grass at the latter location,
Dove's Foot Cranesbill was in flower. In St Andrews Park at least 1
Mistle Thrush was heard.
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| Dove's Foot Cranesbill |
No sign of my
Blue Tits today - hopefully they have flown rather than perished.
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