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There area plenty of buzzing insects attracted by the Devil's Bit Scabeous which has flourished since the field was cleared. (This one is Eristalis interruptus (male)) |
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They also like the Hemp Agrimony. This one, again found in August 2004, is a female Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax) Our thanks to Steve Covey for identifying these. |
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By the middle of the month the Silver washed Fritillaries are beginning to lose their vividness and are getting frayed at the edges. |
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But there are fresh Wood Whites from the second brood. |
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The Gatekeepers have taken over from the Meadow Browns. |
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And the Speckled Woods are still around. |
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Here's a Comma (Polygonia C-album) feeding on the Devil's Bit Scabious. We found this one in August 2004 |
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Occasionally we spot this one - a Small Copper. It was quite interesting to find this species in SW France as well. |
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In the freshly cleared areas fungi are appearing. |
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The Marsh Thistles have done their work in feeding the butterflies and are now going to seed. |
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