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Something for everyone to look out for |
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Orange Underwing
Archiearis parthenias
This is a day flying species on the wing throughout April and can be seen on sunny days along woodland rides where birch is present. |
Photo by Roger Labbett
Photo by Roger Labbett
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Macro of the month |
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Early Grey
Xylocampa areola
A common species everywhere in the county. Seldom seen except at light when it can be numerous especially when Honeysuckle, its larval food plant is nearby. |
Photo by Colin Smith
Photo by Colin Smith
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Micro of the month |
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Diurnea fagella
A common species especially in or near woodland this species comes to light at night but also flies during the day. It has two colour variations as the pictures show. |
Photo by Colin Watkin
Photo by Colin Watkin
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Something to watch out for |
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Light Orange Unerwing
Archiearis notha
Very similar to the Orange Underwing this species is much more local but can be found in woods where Aspen is growing. |
Photo by Colin Smith
Photo by Colin Smith
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