Heath Goldsmith Beetle, Glasson Moss, 27 May 16
Heath Goldsmith Beetle in the Glasson Moss Nature Reserve, 27 May 16.
I just love these little beauties! The only other sighting of note here today was an Adder on the footpath by the woodland edge at the west end of the moss. Unfortunately I was so focused on checking out the vegetation for Heather Bugs (none found) that it had disappeared from view before I could get a shot in. Very annoying!
I called in at Kingmoor Sidings on the way home and found five Blue Shieldbugs on the boardwalk and a Dingy Skipper butterfly in central scrubby area - the first one I've seen here for a number of years.
Note added 18 January 17: According to the CBDC this is the first time this species has been recorded at Glasson Moss!
Heath Goldsmith Beetle, Glasson Moss, 27 May 16
Heath Goldsmith Beetle in the Glasson Moss Nature Reserve, 27 May 16.
I just love these little beauties! The only other sighting of note here today was an Adder on the footpath by the woodland edge at the west end of the moss. Unfortunately I was so focused on checking out the vegetation for Heather Bugs (none found) that it had disappeared from view before I could get a shot in. Very annoying!
I called in at Kingmoor Sidings on the way home and found five Blue Shieldbugs on the boardwalk and a Dingy Skipper butterfly in central scrubby area - the first one I've seen here for a number of years.
Note added 18 January 17: According to the CBDC this is the first time this species has been recorded at Glasson Moss!