Nikki M – early am after emptying moth traps
Peacock, GV White, Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Ringlet, Small Skipper, Small Copper, Large White, Comma. Latticed Heath. Brown Hawker, Red-tailed Bumblebee, 7-spot Ladybird, Wasp. Fleabane close to flowering. In flower: Common Knapweed, Spear Thistle, Meadow Vetchling, Meadowsweet, Bindweed, a water mint, Willow herbs, Ox-eye daisy, Buddlia, Herb Robert, Cranesbill, Bramble, Red Clover, Hemp Agrimony, Hedge Woundwort, Wild Strawberry (introduced?), Borage (introduced?). Acorns forming on Turkey Oak.
Butterfly transect carried out 15:30 26C – Species reported: Small Skipper, Gatekeeper, GV White, Ringlet, Peacock, Meadow Brown, Comma, Large White, Small White, Brimstone. Moths: Udea lutealis, Yellow Shell, Mother of Pearl, Silver y, Shaded Broad-bar. Also Southern Hawker, Large Red damsel, Azure damsel.