Southern Marsh Orchids

Southern Marsh Orchids

Saturday, 22 April 2017

Ramsons ... and what you can find on them

Into my local woods in Creigiau this morning in search of the Ramsons hoverfly, Portevinia maculata. Not only did I find several males of that, but also on Ramsons I found a stunning Birch Shieldbug and a Tipula vittata. All three are new species for me, and checking on Aderyn all three appear to be new for my home square ST08 as well. 😊

Portevinia maculata
Birch Shieldbug

Tipula vittata