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Wednesday, 7 May 2014

293 Common Slender Gracillaria syringella

 293 Common Slender Gracillaria syringella


Common Slender 27485


Wingspan 10-13 mm.

Description

A common species throughout Britain, this is another distinctive Caloptilia. Although quite variable, this is the most well-marked of the group.

Larvae

The larvae feed on privet (Ligustrum) and lilac (Syringa), and can be a pest in gardens. Often, many leaves on a single bush turn brown and curl up with the mines.

The adults fly in May and again in July, and can be very common indeed where the mines are to be found.



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Muscid Fly - Hebecnema vespertina


Muscid  Fly - Hebecnema vespertina 

Melanophora roralis 27426

Muscid  Fly - Hebecnema vespertina -


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Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Limonia phragmitidis A shaded Grassland Cranefly

Limonia phragmitidis 27410

Limonia phragmitidis Cranefly

Description

A striking cranefly with pale orange thorax and abdomen and a grey head. The wings have strong but small black marks. The black rings on the legs go nearly to the top of the femur, leaving pale knees.

Habitat

Commonly found on shady grassland.

When to see it

May and June
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Monday, 5 May 2014

Slender Ground Hopper - Tetrix subulata

Another interesting Find on the Reserve for the Growing List of Biodiversity

Slender Ground Hopper Tetrix subulata 


Slender Ground Hopper 27253

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