SPOT THE BEE FLY ETC. ETC. UPDATE 26th JULY 2023
Just Jackie and Mary for this update, so thank you ladies!
Can anyone identify Jackie’s Moth please; I’ve looked at my books without success?
18th July “Morning Mike and Jenny. This moth was squashed on the pavement this morning. I am assuming that it is a hawkmoth? Regards, Jackie “
18th July “Dear Mike and Jenny. Good to read the latest Bee fly, you seem to have more contributors lately which is excellent. I attach 3 photos from our trip to Lundy, the lichen is the Golden Hair Lichen (Teloschistes flavicans), I think it is rare and likes these coastal rocky places. The bovine is called Boris for obvious reasons and was enjoying a good scratch. The Lundy ponies are similar to New forest types and also enjoy a bit of mutual grooming. I have noticed more butterflies again and also Humming bird hawkmoths enjoying the buddleia. Mary”
19 July “Dear Mike. Today I have seen my first for the year Jersey Tiger moth, a spectacular thing that I will keep an eye open for a photo opportunity. Looking forward to the booklet! Mary”
(I found this on the internet, Mike)
A few from me again to make up the numbers; This fungus is growing in our back lawn:
Ken and I were on our regular weekly walk over Bramshill Plantation on Tuesday and much to our surprise we came across a couple of large patches of Chanterelle Mushrooms:
We also found this Panther Cap Mushroom, it was growing at this obscure angle. The yellow mould yet to be identified:
Then three Holly Blue’s (I only saw two when taking the photo)!
I have some space left on the last page so thought I’d include a couple of photos taken with Ken at Warren Heath on 4th July when he was given special permission to take a look at the damage caused by a wild fire a couple of weeks earlier. Fortunately not too much damage to the trees.
