France - the Dordogne

France - The Dordogne

Naturetrek Tour Report 17 – 24 May 2015

False Heath Fritillary Carduncellus mitissimus

Thyme Broomrape-Orobanche alba with host Southern White Admiral

Report & images compiled by Mark Galliott

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Tour Report France - The Dordogne

Tour Leader: Mark Galliott Naturetrek Naturalist With five Naturetrek Clients

Day 1 Sunday 17th May

Sunny, cool The flight arrived on time at Toulouse, where the group met up with Mark, who lives in France, before departing departure north up the autoroute, through initially flat country, noting many Black Kites and a Buzzard along the way. After Montauban, the hills at last started to close in around us, as we entered the limestone “causse” country which stretches all the way to the Dordogne valley, with distant views of small villages and majestic chateaux. The riot of colour from the many flowers that adorned the side of the motorway was a portent of the rich diversity of species that we could look forward to seeing in the coming week. Most prominent were the white of Snow-in-summer (Cerastium tomentosum), the yellow of Spanish Broom (Spartium junceum), and the lovely pink cushions of the Rock Soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides). Arriving at the hotel, we were quickly allocated our rooms, before we reconvened to enjoy the first of the delicious meals that we were to experience all week.

Day 2 Monday 18th May

Sunny, hot For our first day in the field, we drove a short way across the river to St Sozy, for a circular walk through woodland, up to the top of the impressive limestone cliffs that overlook the village. Gradually climbing up through the trees, we were already starting to notice some of the rich assemblage of plants that grow here, including Blue Lettuce (Lactuca perennis), White Rockrose (Helianthemum apenninum), Tassel Hyacinth (Muscari comosum), Carthusian Pink (Dianthus carthusianorum), Black Pea (Lathyrus niger) and Meadow Clary (Salvia pratensis).

Emerging from the woodland, we were now nearing a viewpoint with lovely vistas of the river far below, so decided to partake of our picnic lunch whilst at the same time marvelling at the wonderful scene spread before us. This was also a good spot for more interesting plants that adorn the rock formations here including Montpellier Milk Vetch (Astragalus monspessulanus), the exquisite little Wood Pink (Dianthus sylvestris), Lesser Butterfly Orchid (Platanthera bifolia), Fly and Woodcock Orchids (Ophrys insectifera and O. scolopax), Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) and Lizard Orchid (Himantoglossum hircinum) in full flower. The birds were somewhat quiet, although Turtle Dove and Nightingale could be heard singing well within the dense scrub, while glimpses were had of Blackcap and Western Bonelli’s Warbler. Butterflies and other insects were plentiful though, with Berger’s Clouded Yellow, Common Swallowtail, Cleopatra, Adonis and Little Blue, Brown Argus, Speckled Wood, Wood White, Red-underwing Skipper, Wall Brown, and Glanville, Spotted & Meadow Fritillaries all observed. The strangely horned Conehead Mantis (Empusa pennata), a Southern European species was another insect highlight.

We then continued down to a village next to the river, before returning to St Sozy by means of a path which hugs the underside of the cliff overlooking the river and passes some caves once used by Neolithic man. An interesting feature here is the formation of almost pure Box (Buxus sempervirens) woodland, a rare

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occurrence in this part of France. Other good plants found were Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum), Swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum hirundinaria), Buckler Mustard (Biscutella laevigata), and the rare Starved Wood Sedge (Carex depauperata), the latter occurring at only two sites in the UK. Emerging from the cliffs, there was then a gentle stroll through walnut orchards and arable fields back to the vehicle.

Day 3 Tuesday 19th May

Cloudy, pm sunny periods, cool A drive to the south brought us up onto the dry Gramat Causse and along narrow lanes to the Marais (Marsh) de Bonnefont, a designated National Nature Reserve and a rare habitat in this part of France. It has a very good diversity of habitat, with dry areas of species-rich limestone grassland leading down into tall fen vegetation, with pools crossed by boardwalks, enabling visitors to experience the wildlife at close quarters. Sulphur Clover (Trifolium ochroleucum), Dropwort and Meadowsweet (Filipendula vulgaris and F. ulmaria), Pepper Saxifrage (Silaum silaus) and the beautiful Purple Gromwell (Buglossoides (Lithospermum) purpurocaerulea) were good plants. The cool windy conditions meant that insects were scarce, but Spindle Ermine Moth (Yponomeuta cagnagella) caterpillars seemed to be exceptionally abundant here on their food plant. One of the pools was also full of the beautifully marked Marbled Newt (Triturus marmoratus) with many Great Diving Beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) also coming to the surface of the water for air.

It was then another short drive to another reserve, the Moulin de Saut, an abandoned water mill situated in the spectacular Alzou gorge. After a good picnic lunch, we started by walking along the top of the gorge, firstly through woodland where many interesting plants were found, with Bastard Balm (Melittis melissophyllum), Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum), Mountain Knapweed (Centaurea montana), Winged Broom (Genista sagittalis), Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon), the lovely Pink Bindweed (Convolvulus cantabrica), and some Orchids including Burnt Orchid (Neotinea ustulata), Sword-leaved Helleborine (Cephalanthera longifolia), Violet Limodore (Limodorum abortivum) and Green-winged (Anacamptis morio). Emerging into more open country with magnificent views over the gorge below, we had good views of some Crag Martins, which nest on the cliffs here, along with a few butterflies: Little & Adonis Blue, Speckled Wood, Pearly Heath, and Oberthur’s Grizzled Skipper all being identified. Two nice male Western Green Lizards (Lacerta bilineata) were also a bonus, resplendent with their blue throats.

Day 4 Wednesday 20th May

Sunny periods and showers, cool & windy Wednesday morning is market day in the famous medieval town of Sarlat so, after leaving the hotel, we headed northwards over the river, before parking near the college there. Everyone then spent the rest of the morning sampling the delights of a traditional French produce market and also at the same time admiring the superb medieval architecture of this well restored old town. As with most French towns Swifts were very evident on the wing, while a Hoopoe and a Song Thrush were also seen and Mark pointed out a nice plant of Ground Pine (Ajuga chamaepitys) near the car park.

Leaving the hustle and bustle behind, we ate our lunch on some convenient picnic tables in a quiet shady lay-by, before continuing up the valley to pass beneath some troglodyte dwellings, and then turning off

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right into the much smaller Beune valley. We crossed the stream and stopped on the roadside next to a rich wet meadow, which held some nice specimens of Early Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza incarnata), while Beautiful, Banded and Copper Demoiselle Damselflies (Calyopteryx virgo, splendens, and haemorrhoidalis) and Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) were fluttering majestically over the stream. The strident song of a Cetti’s Warbler could also be clearly heard amongst the reeds.

Moving on, we then parked in a lay-by opposite the gates of a small chateau, here seeing more Orchids, with Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys sphegodes) new to the list. Crossing the stream, it was then a short drive through pleasant countryside to the car park above the impressive ruins of the Chateau Commarque. As already mentioned, good wet habitat is very rare in this area of France, therefore the wonderful fens that border the stream here are a treat to visit, with many species that are absent from the surrounding countryside. We initially walked down through woodland and along a shady cliff noting Alpine Woundwort (Stachys alpina), Green Hellebore (Helleborus viridis), Angular Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum odoratum) and Maidenhair Fern(Adiantum capillus-veneris), before emerging into rich pasture, with many rush and sedge species. There was more Early Marsh Orchid here, along with the much rarer Marsh Orchid (Orchis palustris), and some butterflies including a slightly puzzling Blue, which on close inspection was only a Common Blue! We also found both Glanville and False Heath Fritillary. The impressive Raft Spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus) was a nice find, while an area of mud which was evidently used by the local Wild Boar population as a wallow, held an impressive Medicinal Leech (Hirudo medicinalis).

Day 5 Thursday 21st May

Sunny, warm

A bright sunny morning as we drove down river, firstly past Chateau Montfort perched precariously above the swirling waters below, and then the dramatic cliff-dwellings of La Roque-Gageac, before finally turning uphill past the imposing fortress of Castlenaud. This magnificent chateau, which adorns a high rocky crag above the village, was during the 100 years’ war an English fortress and is now superbly restored with an extensive museum of war and siege equipment. The majority of the group spent the rest of the morning visiting the chateau, before we all ate another good picnic lunch on a convenient table next to the parking area.

A short drive then saw us stopping in a quiet lane nearby, before starting off on a very pleasant circular walk, mainly through woodland. Near the parking spot, we immediately found some good orchid species including, Lady, Violet Limodore, Burnt, Woodcock, and new to the list, Military (Orchis militaris), Greater Butterfly (Platanthera chlorantha), Bee (Ophrys apifera), and the brown chlorophyll-lacking Bird’s-nest Orchid (Neottia nidus-avis). Other good plants were Spotted Deadnettle (Lamium maculatum), Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis), Fly and Etruscan Honeysuckle (Lonicera xylosteum and L. etrusca), Annual Scorpion Vetch (Coronilla scorpioides) and the strange Mediterranean shrub Coriaria (Coriaria myrtifolia). It was the quiet time of day for birds, but Turtle Dove and Golden Oriole were heard (and the latter briefly glimpsed). Although Blackcap were numerous, the song of a single Garden Warbler could be compared with the former, and Small Copper, Holly Blue, Orange Tip (larva), and Knapweed Fritillary were all added to the butterfly list.

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Just before arriving back at the hotel, a brief stop was then made amongst some scrub where more Orchids were enjoyed, including Red Helleborine (Cephalanthera rubra) in bud, along some attractive Thyme Broomrapes (Orobanche alba). Insects were also plentiful here, with Brown Argus, Little and Adonis Blue, Glanville Fritillary and Red-underwing Skipper butterflies, and Speckled Yellow, Burnet Companion, Common Heath, Mother Shipton, and Forester moths all identified.

Day 6 Friday 22nd May

Sunny periods, windy We had a change of scenery and variation of species today, as we headed up river onto the high sandstone and granite capped hills that surround the lovely old town of Beaulieu. After nearly an hour’s drive and nearing the village of Curemonte, we stopped to park in a convenient lay-by and started to walk up Puy Turlau, a steep little hill with a complex geology of both acid and limestone soils and topped with Calvary crosses on its summit. Consequently, here there is a rich assemblage of interesting plants, especially Orchids and we were not to be disappointed with eighteen species to delight us including Lesser and Greater Butterfly, Fly, Bee, Lady, Burnt, Pyramidal, Lizard and, new for the week, White Helleborine (Cephalanthera damasonium), Common Spotted (Dactylorhiza fuchsii), Fragrant (Gymnadenia conopsea), Small Spider (Ophrys araneola), a continental Helleborine with no English name, Epipactis muelleri, and literally 100’s of the attractive Tongue Orchid (Serapias lingua). A few butterflies were now venturing forth with Wood White, Mazarine and Adonis Blue, Glanville, Heath and Meadow Fritillary, Black and Green- veined White and Wall Brown all noted.

We ate our picnic lunch at Puy d’Arnac, another hill top with good views back down the Dordogne valley, before driving up on to the sandstone and granite plateau on the other side of the valley and parking near a high point called the Roche de Vic. Here the rocky granite summit is topped with a statue of the Virgin Mary, a common occurrence in this part of France, and gave us far-ranging views of the even higher mountains of the Massif Central rising to the east. The heathland and shrub here is dominated by Silver Birch (Betula pendula) and Dwarf Gorse (Ulex minor) with an abundance of many other plants not seen so far during the week, with Heath-spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata), Ling (Calluna vulgaris), Heath Milkwort (Polygala serpyllifolia), Tormentil (Potentilla erecta), Alder Buckthorn (Frangula alnus), and the rare Forked Spleenwort (Asplenium septentionale), just a sample of the many acid-loving species that grow here. Our last stop of the day was a mixture of woodland and heath near Moustelat, holding a few birds, including Cuckoo, Turtle Dove, Woodlark, Stonechat, and a single Spotted Flycatcher, with Sooty Copper and Silver-studded Blue as additional butterflies.

Day 7 Saturday 23rd May

Sunny, warm We had a much shorter drive this morning, taking us to Rocamadour, one of the most visited tourist destinations in the whole of France, stopping above it to take photos of its gravity-defying position built into the sheer face of the cliff, before parking just to the south in a delightful open scrubby area. Immediately we heard the jangling key song of a Corn Bunting singing on a wire, as well as Skylarks singing overhead.

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We then descended down a track into a combe with extensive scree slopes, which is a very good site for Orchids, finding amongst others Monkey (Orchis simia), and Man (O. anthropophora) for the first time, with their hybrid actually growing between the two. A few feet away, we also found a plant that, although initially seeming to be another very robust Monkey, on closer inspection of the photos later tuned out to be yet another hybrid, this time between a Monkey and a Military Orchid! There were also many magnificent specimens of Broad-leaved & Red Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine and Cephalanthera rubra), the former in bud and the latter in full flower. Other nice plants here were Dwarf Toadflax (Linaria supina), Wild Candytuft (Iberis amara), Spring & Fine-leaved Sandwort (Minuartia verna and M. hybrida), Bloody Crane’s-bill (Geranium sanguineum), and the attractive low growing Knapweed Carduncellus mitissimus. Some very obliging Green Hairstreaks and a Southern White Admiral also gave us good photo opportunities.

Arriving back at the minibus, we ate our lunch in the vicinity, before exploring more fully the surrounding grassland and scrub. Immediately, we were able to identify the scratchy song of the misnamed Melodious Warbler, before glimpsing it, then a close Tawny Pipit on a telephone wire, followed by a small flock of Linnets. A small man made pond called a “lavogne” had a Broad-bodied Chaser (Libellula depressa) and an Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) in attendance, as well as hundreds of (probably) Toad tadpoles.

The rest of the afternoon was spent either looking around the sights (and shops) of Rocamadour, or walking along the gorge to the west of the village. The latter party managed to find a few butterflies, with a Large Wall Brown added to the now long list, with Crag Martin, a pair of Ravens and a single tatty Honey Buzzard adding avian interest. It was then back to the hotel, before packing our suitcases and enjoying the last of our marvellous evening meals.

Day 8 Sunday 24th May

Sunny, warm Our flight was not until the afternoon so, after breakfast, we checked out of our rooms and did a pleasant circular walk from the hotel down to the main road and back up again. Wild Gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus) and Dyer’s Greenweed (Genista tinctoria) were added to the plant list, with Turtle Dove and Cuckoo calling well, before we returned and loaded up the van with our suitcases.

After saying our farewells to Madame, it was then a pleasant drive down the old main road to Cahors, where we joined the autoroute, stopping to eat at a service area before arriving at Toulouse airport in plenty of time. Mark wished us “bon voyage” and we all agreed that we had enjoyed a wonderful week’s holiday in this beautiful part of France.

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Species Lists

Plants Scientific name Common name Day first seen

EQUISETACEAE Equisetum fluviatile Water Horsetail 4 E. arvense Field Horsetail 2 E. palustre Marsh Horsetail 4

FERNS Pteridium aquilinum Bracken 2 Athyrium filix-femina Lady Fern 6 Dryopteris filix-mas Common Male Fern 2 D. carthusiana Narrow Buckler Fern 4 D. dilatata Broad Buckler Fern 6 Polypodium vulgare Common Polypody 6 P. australe Southern Polypody 2 Polystichum setiferum Soft Shield Fern 4 Phyllitis scolopendrium Hart's-tongue Fern 2 Blechnum spicant Hard Fern 6 Asplenium trichomanes Maidenhair Spleenwort 2 A. adiantum-nigrum Black Spleenwort 2 A. septentrionale Forked Spleenwort 6 A. ruta-muraria Wall-Rue 2 A.ceterach (Ceterach officinarum) Rustyback 2 Adiantum capillus-veneris Maidenhair Fern 4 Thelypteris palustris Marsh Fern 3

CONIFERS Pinus sylvestris Scots Pine 6 P. pinaster Maritime Pine 6 P. nigra ssp saltmanii Black Pine 6 Juniperus communis Common Juniper 2

SALICACEAE Salix alba White Willow 2 S. cinerea Common Sallow 3 S. caprea Goat Willow 3 S. repens Creeping Willow 6 Populus tremula Aspen 5 P. x canadensis Hybrid Poplar 2 P. alba White Poplar 3

JUGLANDACEAE Juglans regia Walnut 2

BETULACEAE Betula pendula Silver Birch 6 Alnus glutinosa Alder 3

CORYLACEAE Carpinus betulus Hornbeam 4 Coryllus avellana Hazel 2

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Scientific name Common name Day first seen

FAGACEAE Fagus sylvatica Beech 3 Castanea sativa Sweet Chestnut 2 Quercus petraea Sessile Oak 2 Q. robur Common Oak 3 Q. pubescens Downy Oak 2 Q. ilex Holm Oak 5 Q. coccifera Holly Oak 4

MORACEAE Ficus carica Fig 2

ULMACEAE Ulmus glabra Wych Elm 2 U.minor Small-leaved Elm 3

URTICACEAE Urtica dioica Stinging Nettle 2 Parietaria judaica Pellitory-of-the-wall 2

LORANTHACEAE Viscum album Mistletoe 6

POLYGONACEAE Rumex acetosa Sorrel 2 R. acetosella Sheep's Sorrel 6 R. pulcher Fiddle Dock 2 R. obtusifolius Broad-leaved Dock 2 R. sanguineus Wood Dock 2 R. crispus Curled Dock 2 Reynoutria japonica Japanese Knotweed 2

AMARANTHACEAE Amaranthus retroflexus Common Amaranth 4 Phytolacca americana Pokeweed 2

CARYOPHYLLACEAE Cerastium tomentosum Snow-in-Summer 1 C. fontanum Common Mouse-ear 2 C. glomeratum Sticky Mouse-ear 6 C. pumilum Curtis's Mouse-ear 3 C. semidecandrum Small Mouse-ear 6 Stellaria media Common Chickweed 2 S. neglecta Great Chickweed 6 S. holostea Greater Stitchwort 2 S. graminea Lesser Stitchwort 6 Sagina procumbens Procumbent Pearlwort 2 S. apetala Annual Pearlwort 4 Moehringia trinerva Three-veined Sandwort 2 Arenaria serpyllifolia Thyme-leaved Sandwort 2 A. leptoclados Lesser Thyme-leaved Sandwort 6

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Scientific name Common name Day first seen

Minuartia hybrida Fine-leaved Sandwort 7 M. verna Spring Sandwort 7 Silene (Lychnis) flos-cuculi Ragged Robin 3 Silene nutans Nottingham Catchfly 2 S. alba White Campion 2 S. gallica Small-flowered Catchfly 6 S. vulgaris Bladder Campion 3 Saponaria officinalis Soapwort 5 Dianthus carthusianorum Carthusian Pink 2 D. sylvestris Wood Pink 2

NYMPHAEACEAE Nuphor lutea Yellow Water Lily 4

RANUNCULACEAE Ranunculus repens Creeping Buttercup 2 R. ficaria Lesser Celandine 2 R. acris Meadow Buttercup 2 R. bulbosus Bulbous Buttercup 2 R. flammula Lesser Spearwort 4 R. penicillatus a species of Water Crowfoot 2 Helleborus foetidus Stinking Hellebore 2 H. viridis Green Hellebore 4 Aquilegia vulgaris Columbine 4 Caltha palustris Marsh Marigold 4 Clematis vitalba Old Man's Beard 2 Thalictrum flavum Common Meadow-rue 4

PAPAVERACEAE Chelidonium majus Greater Celandine 2 Papaver rhoeas Common Poppy 2 P. dubium Long-headed Poppy 2

BRASSICACEAE (CRUCIFERAE) Cardamine pratensis Lady's Smock 3 C. impatiens Narrow-leaved Bitter-cress 3 C. hirsuta Hairy Bitter-cress 2 Biscutella laevigata Buckler Mustard 2 Alliaria petiolata Garlic Mustard 2 Rorippa pyrenaeca Pyrenean Yellow-Cress 6 Sisymbrium officinale Hedge Mustard 2 Capsella bursa-pastoris Shepherd's Purse 2 Lepidium heterophyllum Smith's Cress 2 Raphanus raphanistrum Wild Radish 6 Arabis hirsuta Hairy Rock-cress 2 Nasturtium officinale Watercress 3 Iberis amara Wild Candytuft 6

RESEDACEAE Reseda lutea Wild Mignonette 7

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Scientific name Common name Day first seen

CRASSULACEAE Umbilicus rupestris Wall Pennywort 2 Sedum reflexum Reflexed Stonecrop 2 S. acre Biting Stonecrop 3 S. album White Stonecrop 2 S. ochroleucon 7 S. dasyphyllum Thick-leaved Stonecrop 2

ROSACEAE Fillipendula vulgaris Dropwort 3 F. ulmaria Meadowsweet 3 Rubus fruticosus agg. Bramble 2 R. caesius Dewberry 3 Rosa canina agg. Dog Rose 4 R. rubiginosa Sweet Rose 7 Sangiusorba minus Salad Burnet 2 Geum urbanum Herb Bennet 2 Potentilla tabernaemontani Spring Cinquefoil 2 P. reptans Creeping Cinquefoil 4 P. argentea Hoary Cinquefoil 6 P. erecta Tormentil 6 Fragaria vesca Wild Strawberry 2 Alphanes microcarpa Small Parsley-piert 6 Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn 2 C. laevigata Midland Hawthorn 2 Sorbus aucuparia Mountain ash 6 S. torminalis Wild Service Tree 2 S. aria Whitebeam 7 S. domestica True Service Tree 6 Mespilus germanica Medlar 2 Prunus spinosa Blackthorn 2 P. avium Wild Cherry 2 Spiraea hypericifolia leaves only 5

FABACEAE (LEGUMINOSAE) Cytisus scoparius Broom 5 Spartium junceum Spanish Broom 1 Genista tinctoria Dyer's Greenweed 8 G. pilosa Hairy Greenweed 6 Genista (Chamaespartium) sagittalis Winged Broom 3 Ulex europaeus Gorse 6 U. minor Dwarf Gorse 6 Robinia pseudacacia False Acacia 2 Astragalus monspessulanus Montpellier Vetch 2 Vicia hirsuta Hairy Tare 2 V. sepium Bush Vetch 2 V. sativa ssp nigra Narrow-leaved Vetch 6 V. sativa ssp sativa Common Vetch 2 Lathyrus niger Black Pea 2 L. linifolius Bitter Vetch 6 L. pratensis Meadow Vetchling 2 L. sylvestris Narrow-leaved Everlasting Pea 6

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Scientific name Common name Day first seen

L. sphaericus 2 L. aphaca Yellow Vetchling 3 Ononis repens Rest-harrow 6 Melilotus officinalis Ribbed Melilot 2 Medicago lupulina Black Medick 2 M. sativa Lucerne 7 M. arabica Spotted Medick 2 Trifolium repens White Clover 3 T. campestre Hop Trefoil 6 T. dubium Lesser Trefoil 2 T. micranthum Slender Clover 6 T. scabrum Rough Clover 6 T. incarnatum Crimson Clover 2 T. pratense Red Clover 2 T. ochroleucon Sulphur Clover 3 T. subterraneum Subterranean Trefoil 6 Lotus corniculatus Bird's-foot Trefoil 6 L. pedunculatus Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil 3 Hippocrepis comosa Horseshoe Vetch 2 Anthyllis vulneraria Kidney Vetch 2 Ornithopus perpusillus Bird's-foot 6 Coronilla scorpioides Annual Scorpion Vetch 5 Onobrychis viciifolia Sainfoin 2

OXALIDACEAE Oxalis corniculata Procumbent Yellow Oxalis 2

GERANIACEAE Geranium robertianum Herb Robert 2 G. purpureum Little Robin 2 G. molle Dove's-foot Crane's-bill 2 G. dissectum Cut-leaved Crane's-bill 2 G. lucidum Shing Crane's-bill 8 G. sanguinium Bloody Crane's-bill 7 G. rotundifolium Round-leaved Crane's-bill 2 G. columbinum Long-stalked Crane's-bill 2 Erodium cicutarium Common Stork's-bill 5

LINACEAE Linum bienne Pale Flax 2 L. catharticum Fairy Flax 3 L. suffruticosum White Flax 6

EUPHORBIACEAE Mercurialis perennis Dog's Mercury 2 M. annua Annual Dog's Mercury 8 Euphorbia cyparissias Cypress Spurge 2 E. esula Leafy Spurge 4 E. hyberna Irish Spurge 6 E. lathyrus Caper Spurge 2 E. seguierana 7 E. amygaloides Wood Spurge 2

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Scientific name Common name Day first seen

E. duvalii 4

POLYGALACEAE Polygala vulgaris Common Milkwort 2 P. serpyllifolia Heath Milkwort 6 P. calcarea Chalk Milkwort 3

PLATANACEAE Platanus x hybridus Plane Tree 2

CORIARIACEAE Coriaria myrtifolia Mediterranean coriaria 5

SAPINDACEAE (ACERACEAE) Acer campestre Field Maple 2 A. pseudoplatanus Sycamore 2 A. monspessulanum Monpellier Maple 2

ANACARDIACEAE Pistacia terebinthus Turpentine Tree 7

AQUIFOLIACEAE Ilex aquifolium Holly 6

CELASTRACEAE Eunymous europaeus Spindle 3

BUXACEAE Buxus sempervirens Box 2

RHAMNACEAE Rhamnus catharticus Buckthorn 2 R. alaternus Mediterranean Buckthorn 2 Frangula alnus Alder Buckthorn 3

TILACEAE Tilia platyphyllos Large-leaved Lime 2 T. cordata Small-leaved Lime 5 T. x vulgaris Common Lime 8

VITACEAE Vitis vinifera Common Vine 5

MALVACEAE Malva sylvestris Common Mallow 2 M. parviflora Small-flowered Mallow 3

HYPERICACEAE Hypericum perforatum Perforate St John's-wort 4

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Scientific name Common name Day first seen

VIOLACEAE Viola arvensis Field Pansy 6 V. hirta Hairy Violet 2 V. riviniana Common Dog Violet 2 V. reichenbachiana Wood Dog Violet 2 V. canina Heath Dog Violet 6

CISTACEAE Helianthemum appeninum White Rockrose 2 H. nummularium Common Rockrose 3 H. canum Hoary Rockrose 2 Fumana procumbens Fumana 6

CUCURBITACEAE Bryonia dioica White Bryony 2

ONAGRACEAE Circaea lutetiana Enchanter's Nightshade 2 Epilobium hirsutum Great Willow-herb 3 Chamaerion angustifolium Rose bay Willow Herb 6

CORNACEAE Cornus sanguinea Dogwood 2

ARIALACEAE Hedera helix Ivy 2

UMBELLIFERAE Hydrocotyle vulgaris Marsh Pennywort 4 Sanicula europaea Sanicle 3 Eryngium campestre Field Eryngo 2 Chaerophyllum temulum Rough Chervil 5 Anthriscus sylvestris Cow Parsley 2 Conopodium majus Pignut 3 Pimpinella saxifraga Burnet Saxifrage 6 Aegopodium podagraria Ground Elder 2 Oenanthe pimpinelloides Corky-fruited Water Dropwort 6 Foeniculum vulgare Fennel 5 Angelica syvestris Angelica 3 Silaum silaus Pepper Saxifrage 3 Cervaria rivini (leaves only) 6

ERICACEAE Erica scoparia a Tree Heather sp 4 Calluna vulgaris Ling 6

PRIMULACEAE Primula veris Cowslip 3 Anagallis arvensis Scarlet Pimpernel 5

OLEACEAE Fraxinus excelsior Ash 2

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Scientific name Common name Day first seen

Ligustrum vulgare Wild Privet 2 Jasminum fruticans Wild Jasmine 7

GENTIANACEAE Blackstonia perfoliata Yellow-wort 2

MENYANTHACEAE Vinca minor Lesser Periwinkle 2

ASCLEPIADACEAE Vincetoxicum hirundinaria Swallow-wort 2

RUBIACEAE Rubia peregrina Wild Madder 2 Cruciata laevipes Crosswort 4 Sherardia arvensis Field Madder 3 Galium uliginosum Fen Bedstraw 4 G. palustre Marsh Bedstraw 3 G. verum Lady's Bedstraw 5 G. mollugo Hedge Bedstraw 2 G. saxatile Heath Bedstraw 6 G. aparine Goose-grass, Cleavers 2

CONVOLVULACEAE Convolvulus arvensis Field Bindweed 7 C. cantabricus Pink Bindweed 2

BORAGINACEAE Pulmonaria longifolia Narrow-leaved Lungwort 2 Buglossoides (Lithospermum) purpurocaerulea Purple Gromwell 3 Echium vulgare Viper's Bugloss 3 Anchusa arvensis Small Bugloss 2 Borago officinalis Borage 2 Myosotis arvensis Field Forget-me-not 2 M. discolor Changing Forget-me-not 6

LAMIACEAE (LABIATAE) Ajuga reptans Bugle 3 A. chamaedrys Ground Pine 4 Teucrium scorodonia Wood Sage 6 Melittis melissophyllum Bastard Balm 3 Lamium maculatum Spotted Deadnettle 5 L. purpureum Red Deadnettle 2 L. album White Deadnettle 4 Lamiastrum galeobdolon Yellow Archangel 4 Lycopus europaeus Gypsywort 4 Stachys officinalis Betony 3 S. sylvatica Hedge Woundwort 4 S. recta Yellow Woundwort 2 S. alpina Alpine Woundwort 4 Glechoma hederacea Ground Ivy 2 Prunella vulgaris Self-heal 5

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Scientific name Common name Day first seen

Acinos arvensis Basil Thyme 3 Origanum vulgare Marjoram 2 Thymus praecox Wild Thyme 2 T. serpyllum Breckland Thyme 2 Mentha suaveolens Apple Mint 2 M. aquatica Water Mint 3 Salvia pratensis Meadow Clary 2 S. verbenaca Wild Clary 4 Lycopus europaeus Gypsywort 4

SOLANACEAE Solanum dulcamara Bittersweet 3

SCROPHULARIACEAE Verbascum pulverulentum Hoary Mullein 2 Scrophularia auriculata Water Figwort 3 S. canina French Figwort 7 Linaria supina Prostrate Toadflax 7 Digitalis purpurea Foxglove 6 D. lutea Small Yellow Foxglove 2 Veronica serpyllifolia Thyme-leaved Speedwell 2 V. officinalis Heath Speedwell 6 V. montana Wood Speedwell 2 V. chamaedrys Germander Speedwell 3 V. arvensis Wall Speedwell 2 V. persica Common Field Speedwell 3 V. hederifolia Ivy-leaved Speedwell 2 V. beccabunga Brooklime 3 Melampyrum sylvaticum Small Cow-wheat 6 Euphasia ssp Eyebright 4 Pedicularis sylvatica Lousewort 6 Rhinanthus minor Common Yellow Rattle 2

GLOBULARIACEAE Globularia punctata 2

OROBANCHACEAE Orobanche alba Thyme Broomrape 5 O. minor Common Broomrape 2 O. hederae Ivy Broomrape 2 O. amethystea 2 O. gracilis 3

PLANTAGINACEAE Plantago major Great Plantain 2 P. lanceolata Ribwort Plantain 2 P. media Hoary Plantain 2

CAPRIFOLIACEAE Sambucus nigra Elder 2 S. ebulus Dwarf Elder 3 Viburnum lantana Wayfaring Tree 3

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Scientific name Common name Day first seen

V. opulus Guelder Rose 6 Lonicera periclymenum Honeysuckle 6 L. etrusca 4 L. xylosteum Fly Honeysuckle 5

VALERIANACEAE Valerianella. rimosa Broad-fruited Cornsalad 2 Valeriana officinalis Common Valerian 4 Centranthus ruber Red Valerian 4

DIPSACACEAE Dipsacus fullonum Wild Teasel 3 Knautia sylvatica Wood Scabious 2 K. arvensis Field Scabious 5 Scabiosa columbaria Small Scabious 7

CAMPANULACEAE Campanula rapunculus Rampion Bellflower 2 C. persicifolia Peach-leaved Bellflower 2 C. trachelium Nettle-leaved bellflower 2 Phyteuma spicatum Spiked Rampion 4 Jasione montana Sheep's-bit 6

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE) Bellis perennis Daisy 2 Anthemis cotula Stinking Mayweed 5 Achillea millefolium Yarrow 2 Matricaria matricaroides Pineapple-weed 2 M. recutita Scented Mayweed 5 Leucanthemum vulgare Ox-eye Daisy 2 L. corymbosum 7 Inula montana 2 Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort 2 A. camphorata Camphor Mugwort 7 Staehalina dubia (leaves only) 6 Eupatoria cannabinum Hemp Agrimony 3 Senecio jacobaea Common Ragwort 4 S. erucifolium Hoary Ragwort 5 S. vulgaris Groundsel 2 S. sylvaticus Heath Groundsel 6 Carduus acanthoides Welted Thistle 6 C. nigrescens 2 Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle 2 C. dissectum Meadow Thistle 4 C. arvense Creeping Thistle 2 C. palustre Marsh Thistle 3 Centaurea nigra ssp nemoralis Slender Knapweed 2 C. montana Mountain Knapweed 3 Carduncellus mitissimus 3 Hypochoeris radicata Cat's-ear 3 Leotodon hispidus Rough Hawk-bit 7 Scorzonera humilus Viper's-grass 6

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Scientific name Common name Day first seen

Tragopogon pratensis Goat's-beard 2 Sonchus asper Prickly Sow-Thistle 6 S. oleraceus Smooth Sow-Thistle 2 Lactuca perennis Blue Lettuce 3 L. virosa Great Lettuce 5 L. serriola Prickly Lettuce 3 Myecelis muralis Wall Lettuce 5 Lapsana communis Nipplewort 3 Pilosella officinalis Mouse-ear Hawkweed 6 Crepis capillaris Smooth Hawks-beard 6 C. vesicaria Beaked Hawks-beard 2

LILACEAE Anthericum liliago St Bernard's Lily 3 Asphodelus albus White Asphodel 3 Lilium martagon Martagon Lily 3 Ornithogalum umbellatum Common Star of Bethlehem 3 O. pyrenaicum Bath Asparagus 3 Muscari comosum Tassel Hyacinth 2 Allium sphaerocephalon Round-headed Leek 7 Convallaria majus Lily of the Valley 5 Polygonatum multiflorum Common Solomon's Seal 4 P. odoratum Angular Solomon's Seal 4 Ruscus aculeatus Butcher's Broom 2

DIOSCOREACEAE Tamus communis Black Bryony 2

IRIDACEAE Iris foetissima Stinking Iris 4 Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag 3 Gladiolus italicus (segetum) Wild Gladiolus 6

ARACEAE Arum italicum Large Cuckoo Pint 2

JUNCACEAE Juncus effusus Soft Rush 6 J. inflexus Hard Rush 3 J. tenuis Slender Rush 6 J. acutiflorus Sharp-flowered Rush 6 J. subnodulosus Blunt-flowered Rush 4 J. articulatus Jointed Rush 6 J. conglomeratus Compact Rush 6 Luzula campestris Good Friday Grass 4 L. multiflora Heath Wood-rush 6 L. forsterii Southern Wood-rush 2

CYPERACEAE Carex divulsa Grey Sedge 2 C. spicata Spiked Sedge 4 C. pendula Pendulous Sedge 2

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Scientific name Common name Day first seen

C. diandra 3 C. pilulifera Pill Sedge 6 C. otrubae False Fox Sedge 6 C. demissa Common Yellow Sedge 6 C. lepidocarpa Long-stalked Yellow Sedge 4 C. ovalis Oval Sedge 6 C. echinata Star Sedge 6 C. diandra Tufted Sedge 3 C. depauperata Starved Wood Sedge 2 C. sylvatica Wood Sedge 2 C. remota Remote Sedge 4 C. flacca Glaucous Sedge 2 C. panacea Carnation Sedge 4 C. hostiana Tawny Sedge 4 C. riparia Greater Pond Sedge 3 C. acutiformis Lesser Pond Sedge 3 C. paniculata Tussock Sedge 4 C. hirta Hairy sedge 6

POACEAE Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog 3 Festuca pratensis Meadow Fescue 3 F. rubra Red Fescue 2 F. ovina Sheep's Fescue 2 F. tenuifolia Fine-leaved Sheep's Fescue 6 F. arundinacea Tall Fescue 3 F. arvernensis Glaucous Fescue 2 Phragmites autralis Common Reed 3 Desmazeria rigida Fern Grass 5 Danthonia decumbens Heath Grass 6 Lolium perenne Perennial Rye-grass 3 L. multiflorum Italian Rye-grass 3 Anisantha sterilis Barren Brome 2 Bromus hordeaceous ssp hordeaceous Soft Brome 2 B. erectus Upright Brome 2 B. benekenii Lesser Hairy Brome 3 Glyceria fluitans Common Flote-grass 3 Anthoxantum odorarum Sweet Vernal Grass 3 Agrostis stolonifera Creeping Bent 3 A. capillaris Common Bent 2 Poa annua Annual Meadow-grass 2 P. trivialis Rough Meadow-grass 2 P. pratensis Smooth Meadow-grass 2 P. nemoralis Wood Meadow-grass 2 Brachypodium syvaticum False Brome 3 B. pinnatum Tor Grass 2 Dactylis glomerata Cock's-foot Grass 2 Arrhenatherum elatius False Oat-grass 3 Helictotrichon pratensis Meadow Oat-grass 4 Milium effusum Wood Millet 3 Koeleria macrantha Crested Hair-grass 7 K. vallesiana Somerset Hair-grass 2

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Scientific name Common name Day first seen

Aira caryophyllea Silver Hair-grass 2 Deschampsia cespitosa Tufted Hair-grass 6 D. flexuosa Wavy Hair-grass 6 Molinea caerulea Purple Moor-grass 6 Gaudinia fragilis French Oat 6 Sesleria albicans Blue Moor-grass 7 Briza media Quaking Grass 2 Melica uniflora Wood Melick 2 Hordeum murinum Wall Barley 2

ORCHIDACEAE Epipactis helleborine Broad-leaved Helleborine 2 Epipactis mulleiri 6 Cephalanthera damasonium White Helleborine 6 C. rubra Red Helleborine 2 C. longifolia Sword-leaved Helleborine 2 Limodorum abortivum Violet Limodore 3 Neottia nidus-avis Bird's-nest orchid 4 Listera ovata Twayblade 3 Platanthera bifolia Lesser Butterfly Orchid 2 P. chlorantha Greater Butterfly Orchid 3 Gymnadenia conopsea Fragrant Orchid 6 Dactylorhiza incarnata Early Marsh Orchid 4 D. maculata Heath Spotted Orchid 6 D. fuchsii Common Spotted Orchid 6 Neotinea ustulata Burnt Orchid 2 Himatoglossum hircinum Lizard Orchid 2 Anacamptis pyramidalis Pyramidal Orchid 2 A. morio Green-winged Orchid 3 Orchis mascula Early Purple Orchid 3 O. militaris Military Orchid 5 O. purpurea Lady Orchid 2 O. simia Monkey Orchid 7 O. anthropophora Man Orchid 7 O. palustris 4 Serapias lingua Tongue Orchid 6 Ophrys insectifera Fly Orchid 2 O. apifera Bee Orchid 5 O. scolopax Woodcock Orchid 2 O. aranifera Early Spider Orchid 4 O. araneola Small Spider Orchid 6

plus hybrids O. simia x O. anthropophora 7 O. simia x O. militaris 7

Birds (= recorded but not counted) May Common name Scientific name 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea     2 Mute Swan Cygnus olor      3 Mallard Anas platyrhynchos     

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May Common name Scientific name 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 4 Red Kite Milvus milvus 1 1 1 5 Black Kite Milvus migrans 2 1 1 3 3 c12 c12 c12 6 Common Buzzard Buteo buteo         7 Honey Buzzard Pernis apivorus 1 8 Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus    9 Common Pheasant Phasianus colchicus  10 Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus H 11 Common Wood Pigeon Columba palumbus         12 Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto         13 European Turtle Dove Streptopelia turtur H H H H H 14 Common Cuckoo Cuculus canorus H H H H H H H 15 Common Swift Apus apus         16 Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops 1 2 4 1 1 17 Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius H H 18 Green Woodpecker Picus viridis    19 Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major      20 Eurasian Skylark Alauda arvensis 4 21 Woodlark Lullula arborea H 2 2 3 1 1 22 Sand Martin Riparia riparia 2 2 23 Eurasian Crag Martin Ptynoprogne rupestris 2 6 c6 c12 24 Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica         25 House Martin Dilichon urbica         26 Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris 1 27 White Wagtail Motacilla alba        28 Eurasian Wren Troglodytes troglodytes      29 Dunnock Prunella modularis  30 European Robin Erithacus rubecula        31 Common Nightingale Luscinia megarhynchos H H H H 32 Common Redstart Phoenicurus pheonicurus 2 1 1 1 1 1 33 Black Redstart Phoenicurus ochruros         34 European Stonechat Saxicola torquata 2 2 35 Song Thrush Turdus philomelos H H  36 Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus   37 Common Blackbird Turdus merula         38 Garden Warbler Sylvia borin H 39 Eurasian Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla  H H H H  H 40 Common Whitethroat Sylvia communis H 41 Cetti’s Warbler Cettia cetti H 42 Reed Warbler Acrocephalus scirpaceus H 43 Melodious Warbler Hippolais polyglotta 2 H 2 H 44 Western Bonelli’s Warbler Phylloscopus bonelli 2+ H H H H H H 45 Common Chiffchaff Phylloscopus colybita H  H H H H H 46 Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata 1 47 Great Tit Parus major        48 Eurasian Blue Tit Parus caeruleus       49 Marsh Tit Parus palustris  50 Eurasian Nuthatch Sitta europaea H H  51 Eurasian Magpie Pica pica         52 Eurasian Jay Garrulus glandarius         53 Western Jackdaw Corvus monedula       

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May Common name Scientific name 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 54 Carrion Crow Corvus corone corone         55 Northern Raven Corvus corax 2 2 2 56 Common Starling Sturnus vulgaris         57 Golden Oriole Oriolus oriolus 1 H H 58 House Sparrow Passer domesticus         59 Common Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs         60 Common Linnet Carduelis cannabina 7+ 61 European Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis         62 European Greenfinch Carduelis chloris         63 European Serin Serinus serinus         64 Hawfinch Coccothraustes coccothraustes 1 65 Corn Bunting Emberiza calandra 2

Butterflies 1 Swallowtail Papilio machaon 4+ 2 2 Scarce Swallowtail Iphiclides podalirius 2 2 3 Black-veined White Aporia crataegi 1 4 c12 4 4 Large White Pieris brassicae     5 Small White Pieris rapae   6 Green-veined White Pieris napi   7 Orange Tip Anthocharis cardamines  8 Clouded Yellow Colias crocea    9 Pale Clouded Yellow Colias hyale   10 Berger's Clouded Yellow Colias alfacariensis 12+ 2 2 2 c12 11 Brimstone Gonepteryx rhamni 1 1 3 12 Cleopatra Gonepteryx cleopatra 6+ 1 13 Wood White Leptidea sinapis 1 1 2 2 3 1 14 Purple Hairstreak Neozphyrus quercus 1 15 Green Hairstreak Callophrys rubi 3 16 Small Copper Lycaena phlaeas  17 Sooty Copper Lycaena tityrus 1 18 Little Blue Cupido minimus 6+ 6+ 1 2 c12 2 19 Holly Blue Celastrina argiolus 1 1 20 Silver-studded Blue Plebejus argus 1 21 Brown Argus Aricia agestis 2 2 22 Mazarine Blue Cyaniris semiargus 1 23 Common Blue Polyommatus icarus      24 Adonis Blue Lysandra bellargus 12+ 9+ 2 c6 c6 c12 c6 25 Southern White Admiral Limenitus reducta 2 26 Red Admiral Vanessa atalanta    27 Glanville Fritillary Melitaea cinxia c20 1 c6 c6 c12 2 28 Knapweed Fritillary Melitaea phoebe 1 29 Spotted Fritillary Melitaea didyma 1 2 c6 2 2 30 False Heath Fritillary Melitaea diamina 2 31 Heath Fritillary Mellicta athalia c12 32 Meadow Fritillary Mellicta parthenoides 1 c6 c6 c12 33 Meadow Brown Maniola jurtina        34 Small Heath Coenonympha pamphilus     35 Pearly Heath Coenonympha arcania 3 6+ 1 4 3 36 Speckled Wood Pararge aegeria       

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May Common name Scientific name 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 37 Wall Brown Lasiommata megera        38 Large Wall Brown Lasiommata maera 1 39 Oberthur's Grizzled Skipper Pyrgus armoricanus 2 2 40 Red-underwing Skipper Spialia sertorius 1 3 1 2

Mammals

Bank Vole, Clethrionomys glareolus Rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus Red Squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris

Reptiles & Amphibians

Common Wall Lizard, Podarcis muralis Western Green Lizard, Lacerta bilineata Marbled Newt, Triturus marmoratus Common Frog, Rana temporaria

Other Invertebrates

7-spot Ladybird, Coccinella 7-punctata Harlequin Ladybird, Harmonia axyridis 14-spot Ladybird, Coccinula quatuordecimpustulata Adonis Ladybird, Hippodamia variegata Bryony Ladybird, Henosepilachna argus Scorpion Fly sp, Mecoptera sp Nomada Bee, Nomada sp a Froghopper, Cercopis vulnerata Conehead Mantis, Empusa pennata Grass Eggar Larva, Lasiocampa trifolii Crab Spider, Misumena vatia Hazel Weevil, Curculio nucum a Soldier Beetle, Trichodes alvearius Common Wasp, Vespula vulgaria Paper Wasp, Pollistes gallicus Patten's Tiger Moth, Hyphoraia testudinaria Dor Beetle sp, Geotrupes sp AC Milan Shield Bug, Graphosoma lineatum (italicum) Millipede sp, Diplopoda sp Rosemary Leaf Beetle, Chrysolina americana Chimney Sweeper Moth, Odezia atrata Lily Beetle, Lilioceris lilii Daffodil Leaf Beetle, Exosoma lusitanicum Field Cricket, Grillius campestris Ascalaphid, Libelloides coccajus a Shield Bug, Carpoloris fuscispinus Woundwort Shield Bug, Eysarcoris venustissimus Large Red Damselfly, Pyrrhosoma nymphula Banded Demoiselle, Calyopteryx splendens Beautiful Demoiselle, Calyopteryx virgo Copper Demoiselle, Calyopteryx haemorrhoides Common Blue Damselfly, Enallagma cyathigerum Forester Moth , Adscita sp Medicinal Leech, Hirudo medicinalis Thick-kneed Flower Beetle, Oedemera nobilis Poplar Leaf Beetle, Chrysomela populi a Pollen Beetle, Oxythyrea funesta Crucifer Shield Bug, Eurydema oleracea Silver Y Moth, Autographa gamma an attractive Geometrid moth, Rhodostrophia calabra a Burnet moth, Zygaena fausta Eryngium Burnet Moth, Zygaena sarpedon Mother Shipton Moth, Callistege mi Ornate Shield Bug, Eurydema ornata a Flower Beetle (Chafer), Hoplia argentea a Longhorn micro moth, Nemotophora degeerella Great Diving Beetle, Dytiscus marginalis St John's-wort Beetle, Chrysolina hyperici Green Tiger Beetle, Cicendela campestris Emperor Dragonfly, Anax imperator 5-Spot Burnet Moth, Zygaena trifolii Clouded Buff Moth, Diacrisia sannio Keeled Skimmer, Orthetrum coerulescens a Longhorn Beetle, Agapanthea villosoviridescens a Longhorn Beetle, Leptura rubra Humming-bird Hawk Moth, Macroglossum stellatarum Tau Emperor larva, Aglia tau

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