The Apennines: Italy’s Abruzzo National Park Naturetrek Tour Report 19 - 26 May 2016
Lady's Slipper Orchid Frosted Beech Trees
Abruzzo Chamois Spring Gentian
Report and images by Jessica Turner
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Tour Report The Apennines: Italy's Abruzzo National Park
Tour Participants: Jessica Turner and Luca Sattin (leaders) together with 15 Naturetrek clients
Summary
The Abruzzo National Park in the central Apennines of Italy always offers a wide range of wildlife encounters, including a few surprises. This year a late frost had turned great swathes of the fresh green Beech foliage to an autumnal brown, so the landscape had an unusual colour palette; it had also impacted on some of the other plants, and possibly other species. Trees higher up in the Val di Rose were unaffected, where we had great views of Abruzzo Chamois. These are always a pleasure to see, as are the Wild Boar, Red and Roe Deer, and a Beech Marten was a good sighting. We were disappointed not to see the Marsican Brown Bear this week (although they were seen in the second week), but it is a reminder that these are truly wild animals, never fed by humans, and any sighting of these or Wolves is a bonus. We enjoyed a wide selection of birds, butterflies and flowers, especially the orchids in their abundance.
Geraldine and Marco, as ever, provided a warm welcome and excellent hospitality, introducing us to several local specialities. An excellent week in a delightful location!
Day 1 Thursday 19th May
London Heathrow to Rome to Pescasseroli Thirteen group members met Jessica at London Heathrow for our lunchtime flight to Rome. We landed about 4.15pm, retrieved our luggage, and met Luca who was waiting for us in arrivals. Having collected the minibuses, we set off to negotiate the Rome ringroad, which was very busy with evening traffic. A Black Kite was seen from the bus, along with Starlings, Hooded Crows, Yellow-legged Gulls, Swifts and Swallows. The traffic eased as we drove east, enjoying the little hill-top villages and gorges of the Apennine foothills. Soon after the motorways branched where we took the A24 towards Pescara, a Red Deer and four Wild Boar were spotted in fields by the road.
It was getting dark as we approached the National Park, and so we continued straight to Pescasseroli and through the village to the Albergo Paradiso, where we received the usual very warm welcome from Geraldine and Marco. We soon settled into our rooms and then enjoyed an excellent dinner, during which Jessica outlined plans for the morrow. After a long day, we then retired to bed.
Day 2 Friday 20th May
Around the hotel; Camosciara; Gioia Vecchio This morning some of the group ventured out at 7am, to explore the local area. It had been a cold night with a lot of rain and the mountains were covered with a dusting of fresh snow, looking beautiful in the clear morning light, with clouds hanging in the valleys. A Coal Tit was nesting in a wall by the hotel and a male Redstart was singing and showing well, as were Serins and Tree Sparrows. On the slope behind the hotel were the endemic Pansy Viola eugeniae, in various shades but predominantly yellow, together with Meadow Saxifrage (Saxifraga
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granulata) and, further on, we found Toothed Orchid (Neotinea tridentata) and Green-winged Orchid (Anacamptis morio). The views were stunning all around, and we could see the village of Opi perched on its hilltop.
After breakfast, with the picnic bought, we headed south-east down the valley of the Sangro past Opi, to our destination of Camosciara, in the heart of the National Park. Having parked the vehicles, we set off up the valley. Due to the recent heavy rain, the lower meadows were extremely muddy, so exploration was limited. However, among the Juniper (Juniperus communis), Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) and Wild Pear (Pyrus pyraster) scrub, we found some spikes of Twayblade (Neottia ovata), a Military Orchid (Orchis militaris), plus a few Early Purple Orchids (Orchis mascula subsp. speciosa) and more Green-winged Orchids, all growing with some protection from grazing. We also noted Nice Milkwort (Polygala nicaeensis), Common Globularia (Globularia vulgaris) and Horseshoe Vetch (Hippocrepis comosa). Back by the path, we added Lady Orchid (Orchis purpurea), Bird’s-nest Orchid (Neottia nidus-avis) and, interestingly as a first for this trip, Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera). A Marsh Tit showed well, and Caroline saw a Hare. The road was lined by trees and shrubs, including Spindle (Euonymus europaeus), Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea), Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas), Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris), and Goat Willow (Salix caprea). A solitary Orange Tip was our only butterfly record of the day. Blackcaps were numerous and Wood Warbler was also heard. By the stream, now fenced off, a clump of Lady’s Slipper Orchids (Cypripedium calceolus) bore a single, rather damp, flower. Further up, we also found patches of the endemic Trumpet Gentian (Gentiana dinarica), Shrubby Milkwort (Polygala chamaebuxus) and the enormous kidney-shaped leaves of Thore’s Buttercup (Ranunculus thora). A Dipper shot past along the stream.
We had our picnic near the cafe, not deterred by a light shower, before climbing to the waterfalls Cascata delle Tre Cannelle and Cascata delle Ninfe (Cascade of Three Channels and Cascade of the Nymphs). Under the Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica), we found spikes of Coralroot Orchid (Corallorhiza trifida), and we had good views of Dipper and Grey Wagtail near the waterfall. We started to retrace our steps, part of the group stopping by the stream, where we found more of the endemic Trumpet Gentian and the endemic, large-flowered, Camosciara Butterwort (Pinguicula vallis-regiae). On the slopes above the valley, about 25 Red Deer were grazing, and a solitary, large Wild Boar set the pulses racing for a while. A Peregrine was seen over the mountain and a Chamois was silhouetted on a rock. Back in the valley, Paul saw a Fox. We returned to the hotel for an early dinner.
After an excellent meal, but in light drizzle, we drove slowly northwards through the valley towards Gioia Vecchio. Two Wild Boar were seen in the meadows en route, while another three were seen from the watchpoint. We also saw two Red Deer stags. There was a stunning red sky over the mountains. We returned to the hotel to celebrate Bob and Rowena’s wedding anniversary, before retiring after a full and fascinating day.
Day 3 Saturday 21st May
Gioia Vecchio; Val Fondillo; Opi A 5.30am start saw us heading north again towards Gioia Vecchio. Two Roe Deer and a Red Deer were seen from the vehicles. It was fine but windy and rather cold, but the birds were in full song. From the watchpoint, a Red Deer stag showed well and two more were seen, along with a Wild Boar. Black Redstart and Serin were around the church, and a Great Tit was nesting in the church wall. A Tawny Owl was heard, along with many
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Cuckoos, including the female’s bubbling call. Two Firecrests responded to calls and displayed, showing their firey crowns.
Our main destination today was Val Fondillo, which is adjacent to Camosciara but very different in character. We parked under some willows, and set off up the track. Almost immediately, we were diverted by prolonged and excellent views of Lesser Spotted Woodpecker on a dead tree branch, while a surprise was a fly-over Bee- eater, calling. Along the first part of the track, we found a plant of the endemic Hound’s-tongue, Cynoglossum magellense, just coming into flower, and Violet Carpenter Bees were on the wing. We looked for Ophrys on a steep bank, but failed to find any, finding instead Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum), Dodder (Cuscuta epithymum) and Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) amongst the plants. Butterflies included Adonis Blue, Brown Argus and Wood White. Two Grey Heron were seen, one thermalling high. A pair of Red-backed Shrike showed well on bushes. On the slopes at the edge of the valley we found the dwarf Hairy Broom (Cytisus hirsutus), Rock- rose (Helianthemum nummularium) and the smaller flowered Hoary Rock-rose (Helianthemum oelandicum subsp. incanum), a few spikes of Toothed Orchid (Neotinea tridentata), and Bulbous Saxifrage (Saxifraga bulbifera). To the butterfly list we added Dingy and Southern Grizzled Skippers (a split from Grizzled Skipper which is not in this area), Berger’s Clouded Yellow, Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Baton Blue, and some Green Hairstreaks. Raven and Buzzard were seen ovehead.
A large boulder near the bridge bore the endemic Saxifraga porophylla (a Reddish Saxifrage), and nearby were several spikes of Military Orchid (Orchis militaris). Here we crossed the bridge over the river, noting the Trout, to walk up the other side. Sword-leaved Helleborine (Cephalanthera longifolia) was growing under the Beech trees, and in the grassy areas, more Toothed Orchids and Green-winged Orchids were in flower. Amongst the Juniper scrub were the deep blue Trumpet Gentians. Pearl-bordered Fritillaries, Orange Tips and Little Blue were noted. We had our picnic by the stream in a delightful meadow, enjoying local cheeses, hams and wine. Some of the group explored a steep rocky bank where we found the local bellflower Edraianthus (Edraianthus graminifolius), Fragrant Orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea) in bud, and a Matted Globularia (Globularia meridionalis). We slowly retraced our steps down the valley, where we found an Early Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza incarnata) in a damp area, and Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) was flowering in the stream. A Collared Flycatcher flew across the path, and Queen of Spain Fritillary was found. Back on the bank, we found the endemic form of Late Spider Orchid, Ophrys dinarica, now included in Ophrys sphegodes subsp. sphegodes. We reconvened at the Visitor Centre, where we enjoyed cool drinks and ice creams.
Leaving the valley, we then took the steep road up to the hill-top village of Opi. We parked on the main street and spent some time exploring and admiring the magnificent views in every direction. We saw a couple of Red Deer in the valley below, while Black Redstart and Scarce Swallowtail were closer to hand. Eventually, we returned to the hotel for another delicious meal, and a quiet evening.
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Day 4 Sunday 22nd May
Val di Rose Today, with the promise of perfect weather, we decided to do our high walk in the Val di Rose. Accordingly, we didn’t go out early, although Luca and Hugh, walking locally before breakfast, had good views of Wryneck. We made our own sandwiches today before we set off; some of the group opting to explore the local area instead. The rest of us drove to Villeta Barrea and turned up to Civitella Alfadena, parking above the village. We set off along the stony path leading up the steep valley. The path rose through the Beech woodland, punctuated by a series of glades. We stopped to admire a Western Bonelli’s Warbler and a fresh Mother Shipton moth. Butterflies were enjoying the warming sun, including Pearl-bordered, Glanville and Queen of Spain Fritillaries. A Western Green Lizard was spotted by the path, while plants included Early Purple Orchids (Orchis mascula subsp. speciosa), Broad-leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine, nearly in flower, Bastard Agrimony (Aremonia agrimonioides) and Cypress Spurge (Euphorbia cypressias).
Two of the group decided to remain on the lower slopes, continuing to enjoy the butterflies and having excellent views of another Green Lizard. The rest of us climbed on slowly. Wood Warblers were singing and we had good views overhead. When we reached the last glade before the tree-line, we found the strange plant Solenanthus (Solenanthus apenninus), and could see a distant Chamois. It was not long then before we cleared the tree-line and emerged into alpine meadows.
The flowers were stunning, especially the carpets of the endemic Pansy, Viola eugeniae, mainly in shades of purple and mauve. In a hollow where snow tends to lie we found some Alpine Squill (Scilla bifolia) and Lesser Celandine (Ficaria verna), but there was no snow lying this year. Vivid blue was provided by Spring Gentians (Gentiana verna) and the endemic species of Alpine Wood Forget-me-not, Myosotis graui, and there was also the taller, yellow, daisy-like Heart-leaved Leopard’s-bane (Doronicum columnae). The endemic Reddish Saxifrage (Saxifraga porophylla) was flowering beautifully on a large boulder, as was some Bear’s-ears (Primula auricula). When we raised our eyes, the views across the slopes were magnificent. Birds included Black Redstarts, Northern Wheatears and a female Common Rock Thrush. As ever, though, the stars were the Abruzzo Chamois, some of which were very close. In all, we saw about 20 animals.
After our picnic in such beautiful surroundings, we continued to explore the area, photographing Chamois and plants. Some of the group opted to climb further, over the pass. They reported Alpine Pasque Flower (Anemone alpina), Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus), a Golden Eagle and, in a muddy area, a Wolf paw print and the remains of a carcass, probably Chamois. Red-billed Choughs were also seen. We gradually made our way down, having agreed to reconvene in the Bar della Lince in the village. On the way down a Tawny Owl was heard. We all met up, enjoying cool drinks before returning to the hotel. Those who had walked from the hotel had also had a very enjoyable time, again enjoying carpets of flowers, especially the Pansies and Forget-me-nots, while butterflies included a fine Glanville Fritillary. We all agreed it had been a wonderful day.
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Day 5 Monday 23rd May
Gioia Vecchio; Barrea; Passo Godi; Passo Diavolo This morning some of the group were out with Luca at 5.30am, to revisit Gioia Vecchio to look for mammals. They reported a single Red Deer, a Roe Deer, and a resting Knapweed Fritillary. Others went out at 7am with Jessica, birdwatching in the area round the hotel. We had beautiful views of Serin and Common Redstart in the morning sun, and heard Hoopoe and Wryneck, getting a brief glimpse of the latter.
After breakfast, with the picnic on board, we drove back down the Sangro Valley. We drove past the Lago di Barrea, where we saw Great Crested Grebe and heard a Nightingale, up to the village of Barrea where we parked, overlooking the lake. We took the short footpath above the village to the Barrea Gorge. Thick-leaved Stonecrop (Sedum dasyphyllum) was flowering in a wall, Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius) was in a meadow, a Blackcap showed itself, and we had good views of a Red-backed Shrike. Red-billed Choughs were playing over the gorge, probably nesting in the cave opposite, and a possible distant harrier species was seen. Butterflies included Baton Blue, Glanville Fritillary, Wall and Large Wall Browns, Southern Grizzled Skipper and a Dark Green Fritillary. Thick- leaved Saxifrage (Saxifraga callosa), Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster intergerrimus), and Paronychia (Paronychia kapela) were among the botanical highlights.
We then drove to a spot on the lakeside, among the trees, where we found a fine Adriatic Lizard Orchid (Himantoglossum adriaticum). We moved on to a picnic site at the other end of the lake for our lunch. Coot, Mallard, Great Crested Grebe and Grey Heron were seen at the lakeside, but the main interest was provided by the large numbers of Carp, swimming and splashing in the shallow water (as the males tried to encourage the females to lay eggs). A Golden Eagle was seen over the hills behind. We had coffee in the lakeside café before setting off again, heading north into the mountains, towards the Passo Godi. A roadside stop gave us Late Spider Orchid (Ophrys fuciflora), Man Orchid (Orchis anthropophora), the Milkwort Polygala major, and the endemic Centaurea ceratophylla. Further on, we stopped for a Red Fox by the side of the road, and a male Yellowhammer on a wire.
We parked just past the winter ski area of Passo Godi, at about 1,550 metres above sea level. Here we explored the slopes above the Y1 path, finding stunning displays of both colour forms of Elder-flowered Orchids (Dactylorhiza sambucina) and Pale Orchid (Orchis pallens). There was also the endemic Tenore’s Bugle (Ajuga tenorei), and more Spring Gentian (Gentiana verna) and the endemic form of Alpine Wood Forget-me-not (Myosotis graui). Northern Wheatears flitted round the boulders. On the opposite slope there were Sparse-flowered Orchids (Orchis pauciflora), Early Purple Orchids (Orchis mascula) and various hybrids (Orchis x colemannii) showing a range of intermediate coloration. As we retraced our route to Pescasseroli, we saw a couple of Red Deer hinds.
After an early dinner, we went out again to watch from the Passo Diavolo. However, all was very quiet, with one Wild Boar being seen en route. Where we stopped, in the dusk, we found some fine spikes of Lady and Military Orchids (Orchis purpurea and O. militaris), together with a hybrid (Ophrys x hybrida). There was also White Rockrose (Helianthemum apenninum) and Slender Broomrape (Orobanche gracilis). When it was too dark to see, we returned to the hotel.
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Day 6 Tuesday 24th May
Gioia Vecchio; La Difesa and Vallone Pesco di Lordo There was a very cold wind this morning. A Hoopoe in flight and a spike of Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys sphegodes) were seen by those at Gioia Vecchio. The group walking near the hotel saw the now-familiar range of birds, but also had good views of the Wryneck.
Today we took the minibuses the short distance behind the hotel, to explore the mature Beech forest of La Difesa. We started our walk at an open bank, where we found Red-underwing and Dingy Skippers and Glanville Fritillary. A Honey Buzzard circled above. Plants in the Beech woodland included Herb Paris (Paris quadrifolia) Reflexed Crane’s-bill (Geranium reflexum), Solomon’s-seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) Yellow Archangel (Lamiastrum galeobdolon) and Narrow-leaved Bitter-cress (Cardamine impatiens). Wood Warbler, Blackcap and Song Thrush were singing, and Alan saw a Marsh Tit. A nice micro moth find was the tiny but colourful Arched Marble, with orange and metallic-grey wings.
We reached some large stone water troughs, reminders of the ‘transhumanza’, the movement of the enormous numbers of sheep that used to graze here in summer and be driven down to Puglia for winter months. We found ropes of Toad spawn in the stream, and noted again the strange plant Solenanthus (Solenanthus apenninus), that was seeding at this lower altitude. We continued along the track through La Difesa, admiring the majestic old Beech trees and their many lichens, including Lungwort (Lobaria pulmonaria). Nuthatch and Wood Warbler were recorded. We were hoping for Lilford’s White-backed Woodpecker, a rare species of the oldest forest, and some of the group glimpsed what was probably this species as it flew.
We retraced our steps a short way to walk up the Vallone Pesco di Lordo, a more open valley, where we enjoyed our picnic. Three Roe Deer were seen, plus a Green Lizard. Plants included the very attractive endemic pink Crane’s-bill Geranium austroapenninum (sometimes known as G. subcaulescens) and the bright blue Speedwell Veronica orsiniana, together with more of the endemic species of Alpine Wood Forget-me-not. Our target plant was, however, the endemic Marsican Iris (Iris marsica), and we found a large patch. The purple flowers resemble the Garden Iris (Iris germanica). We wandered slowly back down the valley, enjoying the warm sun, as were more butterflies, especially Berger’s Clouded Yellows.
We opted for a relaxed dinner, a chance to catch up with lists, and a quiet evening.
Day 7 Wednesday 25th May
Gioia Vecchio or Camosciara; Castel Mancino; Orchid meadow; Gioia Vecchio Today was our last full day in the Abruzzo National Park. Some of the group again returned to Gioia Vecchio soon after dawn, as we continued to hope for a sighting of the elusive Marsican Brown Bear. Others of the group expressed a wish to revisit the Lady’s Slipper Orchids in Camosciara, so we set off there at first light. The Gioia Veccho group reported Red Deer, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Corn Bunting but, sadly, no bears. The
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Camosciara group found the orchid with a second flower out, both in excellent condition. We also saw a group of five Red Deer hinds at close quarters.
Wednesday is market day in Pescasseroli, so we took time to visit the various stalls and to have the opportunity to buy gifts and mementos and look round the town. We then drove up to the cemetery above the town where we parked, taking the path up to Castel Mancino, the medieval castle ruins, from where we had great views over the surrounding landscape. Man Orchid (Orchis anthropophora) and Adriatic Lizard Orchid (Himantoglossum adriaticum) grow on the steep slopes, which are also good for butterflies. Amongst other species, we recorded Spotted and Lesser Spotted Fritillaries, Scarce Swallowtail and Painted Lady, along with Six-spot and Transparent Burnets and Humming-bird Hawk-moth.We completed a circular walk through the Black and Scots Pine trees (Pinus nigra and P. sylvestris), hoping to see Red Squirrel, but they were not showing today. We walked through the meadow, round the outside of the cemetery, back to the buses.
We returned to the hotel for our final picnic, which we enjoyed on the sunny balcony terrace. Afterwards, some of the group decided to stay round the hotel, while the rest of us headed north out of the town, to a spot just past the Bisegna road junction. This steep but delightful flower-filled meadow is an excellent area both for orchids and for butterflies, and we spent a very enjoyable afternoon exploring its riches. The season with the late frost had affected some species, but there were carpets of Toothed Orchids (Neotinea tridentata) and Burnt Orchids (Neotinea ustulata) and some fascinating hybrids between them (Neotinea x dietrichiana), with a hybrid swarm showing a range of intermediate characteristics. The Nice Milkwort (Polygala nicaeensis) here grows in a variety of shades of magenta, blue and white, and the Horseshoe Vetch (Hippocrepis comosa) adds yellow. There were also many species of orchids we’d seen elsewhere. Butterflies included Mazarine, Baton, Turquoise, Adonis, Common, Provençal Short-tailed and Little Blues, Berger’s and common Clouded Yellows, Orange Tip, Provence (Moroccan) Orange Tip, Green Hairstrak, Southern Grizzled Skipper and many more. We were able to actually see a Field Cricket, having heard them so often, and the strange Ascalaphids were flying. Birds included Red-backed Shrike, Cuckoo (seen), Buzzard, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Yellowhammer and Stonechat. Eventually we had to tear ourselves away from this delightful location, to return to the hotel for an early dinner.
Afterwards, we made one last outing to look for mammals. We had sightings of a Beech Marten hunting, Roe Deer, Red Deer and two Foxes but, sadly, this week the bears remained elusive. As it was nearly dark, we returned to the hotel for our final evening. We said goodbye to Bob and Rowena, who were leaving before the rest of the group on the morrow, and retired to catch up on sleep.
Day 8 Thursday 26th May
Pescasseroli to Rome and onwards. We woke to a sunny morning and had a fairly relaxed time, as we were not leaving until 10am. Some of the group went for walks locally. We then loaded the buses and said our farewells and thanks to Marco and Geraldine and the staff at Albergo Paradiso, who had looked after us so well. We drove back through the park, still watching, just in case… We had a good journey to Rome, enjoying the scenery and especially the displays of roadside Poppies on the plain. We arrived at the airport, where we said farewell to Mike and Liz who were
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staying in Rome for a few days, and Jessica and Luca who were meeting another group. The rest of us checked in for our journeys home, with many happy memories of the fascinating area that is the Abruzzo National Park.
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Species Lists
Plants (* = a species is endemic) Nomenclature contained within this list follows the taxonomic amendments, based on DNA analysis, made by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Missouri Botanic Garden, and following The Plant List, an internationally accepted list of vascular plant families, published and maintained by these two Institutions.
Scientific name Common name Location
PTERIDOPHYTES FERNS & ALLIES Leptosporangiate Ferns True Ferns Aspleniaceae Spleenwort Family Asplenium ceterach Rustyback Walls, Camosciara and Val Fondillo Asplenium ruta-muraria Wall Rue Val Fondillo Asplenium trichomanes Maidenhair Spleenwort Val Fondillo
Cystopteraceae Bladder-fern Family Cystopteris fragilis Brittle Bladder-fern La Difesa
Dryopteridaceae Buckler-fern Family Dryopteris filix-mas Male-fern Polystichum aculeatum Hard Shield-fern Polystichum lonchitis Holly-fern Val di Rose
GYMNOSPERMS CONIFERS Cupressaceae Juniper Family Juniperus communis Common Juniper Camosciara Juniperus communis var. saxatilis Dwarf Juniper Val di Rose
Pinaceae Pine Family Pinus mugo Dwarf Mountain Pine Val di Rose Pinus nigra subsp. italica* Villetta Barrea Black Pine Above Villetta Barrea, cliffs Pinus nigra subsp. nigra Austrian or Black Pine Above Villetta Barrea, planted Pinus sylvestris Scots Pine Castel Mancino
ANGIOSPERMS FLOWERING PLANTS Eu-dicots True Dicotyledons Adoxaceae Moschatel Family Sambucus ebulus Dwarf Elder La Difesa Sambucus nigra Elder Civitella Alfadena Viburnum lantana Wayfaring Tree Camosciara
Apiaceae Carrot Family Aegopodium podagraria Ground Elder Camosciara Anthriscus sylvestris Cow Parsley Roadsides Eryngium amethystinum Blue Eryngo Val Fondillo (leaves) Sanicula europaea Sanicle Camosciara
Betulaceae Birch Family Corylus avellana Hazel Camosciara
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Scientific name Common name Location
Boraginaceae Forget-me-not Family Cynoglossum magellense* a Hound's-tongue Val Fondillo Cynoglottis barrellieri an Anchusa (Blue) Camosciara Echium vulgare Viper's-bugloss Barrea Myosotis graui* Alpine Wood Forget-me-not Val di Rose Pulmonaria cf apennina* A Lungwort Camosciara Solenanthus apenninus* Solenanthus Val di Rose
Brassicaceae Cabbage Family Alliaria petiolata Garlic Mustard Camosciara Alyssum simplex (minus) an Alyssum Val Fondillo Arabis caucasica Alpine Rock-cress Val di Rose Aubrieta columnae subsp. columnae* Aubrieta Camosciara Barbarea sp. A Wintercress Camosciara Cardamine bulbifera Coralroot La Difesa Cardamine chelidonia a Bitter-cress (Purple) Camosciara Cardamine enneaphyllos Drooping Bitter-cress Camosciara (over) Cardamine impatiens Narrow-leaved Bitter-cress La Difesa Draba aizoides Yellow Whitlow-grass Val di Rose Erysimum pseudorhaeticum* a Treacle Mustard Camosciara Isatis tinctoria Woad Road near Camosciara Nasturtium officinale Watercress Val Fondillo
Campanulaceae Bellflower Family Edraianthus graminifolius Edraianthus Val Fondillo
Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle Family Dipsacus fullonum Wild Teasel Val Fondillo Lonicera etrusca Etruscan Honeysuckle Camosciara Lonicera xylosteum Fly Honeysuckle Camosciara Valeriana tripteris Three-leaved Valerian Camosciara Valeriana tuberosa Tuberous Valerian Val di Rose Valerianella locusta Common Cornsalad Camosciara
Caryophyllaceae Pink Family Cerastium tomentosum Snow-in-Summer Widespread Paronychia kapela a Paronychia Barrea Silene dioica Red Campion Val Fondillo Silene (Lychnis) flos-cuculi Ragged Robin Camosciara Silene italica Italian Catchfly Lago di Barrea Silene latifolia White Campion Val Fondillo Silene vulgaris Bladder Campion Barrea
Celastraceae Spindle Family Euonymus europaeus Spindle Tree Camosciara
Cistaceae Rock-rose Family Helianthemum apenninum White Rockrose Passo Diavolo Helianthemum nummularium Rockrose Val Fondillo Helianthemum oelandicum subsp. incanum Hoary Rockrose Val Fondillo
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Scientific name Common name Location
Compositae (Asteraceae) Daisy Family Bellis perennis Daisy Camosciara Bellis sylvestris Southern Daisy Camosciara Carlina acanthifolia Acanthus-leaved Carline Thistle Val Fondillo Carlina acaulis subsp. simplex "Stemmed" Stemless Carline Thistle Val Fondillo Carlina corymbosa Corymbose Carline Thistle Val Fondillo Centaurea calcitrapa Red Star-thistle Lago di Barrea Centaurea ceratophylla* - Above Villetta Barrea Cirsium tenoreanum a Woolly Thistle Camosciara Doronicum columnae Heart-leaved Leopard's-bane Val di Rose Leucanthemum vulgare Ox-eye Daisy Roadsides Tragopogon porrifolius Salsify Barrea
Convolvulaceae Bindweed Family Cuscuta epithymum Common Dodder Val Fondillo
Cornaceae Dogwood Family Cornus mas Cornelian Cherry Camosciara Cornus sanguinea Dogwood Camosciara
Crassulaceae Stonecrop Family Sedum album White Stonecrop Barrea Sedum dasyphyllum Fat-leaved Stonecrop Barrea Sempervivum arachnoideum Cobweb Houseleek Val di Rose
Euphorbiaceae Spurge Family Euphorbia amygdaloides Wood Spurge Camosciara Euphorbia cyparissias Cypress Spurge Val Fondillo Euphorbia gasparrinii subsp. samnitica* An endemic Spurge Passo Godi Euphorbia helioscopia Sun Spurge Barrea Euphorbia myrsinites Glaucous Spurge Val Fondillo
Fagaceae Beech Family Fagus sylvatica Beech Common Quercus cerris Turkey Oak Camosciara
Gentianaceae Gentian Family Gentiana cruciata Cross Gentian Camosciara (leaves only) Gentiana dinarica* a Trumpet Gentian Camosciara Gentiana lutea Great Yellow Gentian Passo Godi (leaves) Gentiana verna Spring Gentian Val di Rose
Geraniaceae Crane’s-bill Family Erodium cicutarium Common Stork’s-bill Val Fondillo Geranium austroapenninum* (subcaulescens) an Ashy Crane’s-bill Vallone Pesco di Lordo Geranium lucidum Shining Crane’s-bill Camosciara Geranium purpureum Little Robin Barrea Geranium pyrenaicum Hedgerow Crane’s-bill Camosciara Geranium reflexum Reflexed Crane's-bill La Difesa
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Scientific name Common name Location
Grossulariaceae Gooseberry Family Ribes uva-crispa Gooseberry La Difesa
Lamiaceae Deadnettle Family Ajuga reptans Bugle Val Fondillo Ajuga tenorei* Tenore's Bugle Passo Godi Clinopodium (Acinos) alpinum Alpine Basil Thyme Passo Godi Lamiastrum galeobdolon Yellow Archangel La Difesa Lamium album White Dead-nettle Val Fondillo Lamium garganicum Large Red Dead-nettle Hotel Lamium maculatum Spotted Dead-nettle Camosciara Mentha aquatica Water Mint Val Fondillo Salvia verbenaca Wild Clary Camosciara Thymus oenipontanus Wild Thyme Barrea
Leguminosae (Fabaceae) Pea Family Anthyllis vulneraria agg. Kidney Vetch Camosciara Astragalus depressus Sprawling Milk-vetch Val di Rose Astragalus monspessulanus False Vetch Camosciara Astragalus sempervirens Mountain Tragacanth Val di Rose Coronilla scorpioides Annual Scorpion Vetch Lago di Barrea Cytisophyllum sessilifolium Sessile Broom Lago di Barrea Cytisus (Chamaecytisus) hirsutus Hairy Broom Val Fondillo Hedysarum coronarium Italian Sainfoin Roadsides Hippocrepis comosa Horseshoe Vetch Camosciara Laburnum anagroides Laburnum Roadsides near Civitella Alfadena Lathyrus setifolius Red Grass Vetchling Barrea Lathyrus vernus Spring Pea Camosciara Lotus corniculatus Bird's-foot Trefoil Val Fondillo Onobrychis alba A Sainfoin Barrea Pisum sativum Wild Pea Near Hotel Spartium junceum Spanish Broom Roadsides Trifolium pratense Red Clover Val Fondillo Trifolium resupinatum Reversed Clover Lago di Barrea Vicia cracca Tufted Vetch Roadsides
Lentibulariaceae Butterwort Family Pinguicula vallis-regiae* Camosciara Butterwort Camosciara
Linaceae Flax Family Linum alpinum a Perennial Flax Linum bienne Pale Flax Barrea
Oleaceae Olive Family Fraxinus ornus Flowering Ash Roadsides
Orobanchaceae Broomrape Family Euphrasia agg. Eyebright Val Fondillo Orobanche gracilis Slender Broomrape Passo Diavolo Pedicularis hoermanniana a Leafy Lousewort Camosciara
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Scientific name Common name Location
Rhinanthus minor agg. Yellow Rattle Val Fondillo
Papaveraceae Poppy Family Chelidonium majus Greater Celandine Val Fondillo Corydalis cava a Bird-in-a-bush Val di Rose Papaver rhoeas Common Poppy Roadsides
Plantaginaceae Plantain Family Cymbalaria muralis Ivy-leaved Toadflax Camosciara Digitalis ferruginea Brown Foxglove Camosciara (leaves) Globularia meridionalis a Matted Globularia Val Fondillo Globularia vulgaris Common Globularia Camosciara Plantago atrata Dark Plantain Val di Rose Plantago media Hoary Plantain Camosciara Veronica beccabunga Brooklime La Difesa Veronica chamaedrys Germander Speedwell La Difesa Veronica officinalis Heath Speedwell Camosciara Veronica orsiniana a Speedwell Passo Godi / V. Pesco di Lordo
Plumbaginaceae Thrift Family Armeria canescens Plantain-leaved Thrift Camosciara
Polygalaceae Milkwort Family Polygala chamaebuxus Shrubby Milkwort Camosciara Polygala flavescens* A Yellow Milkwort Val Fondillo Polygala major A Milkwort Above Villetta Barrea Polygala nicaeensis Nice Milkwort Camosciara
Polygonaceae Knotweed Family Rumex alpinus Monk's Rhubarb Passo Godi
Primulaceae Primrose Family Primula auricula Bear's-ear Val di Rose Primula vulgaris Primrose Camosciara (leaves)
Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family Anemone (Pulsatilla) alpina Alpine Pasque Flower Val di Rose Aquilegia vulgaris Columbine Val Fondillo Delphinium fissum a Delphinium Camosciara (leaves) Ficaria verna agg. Lesser Celandine Val di Rose Helleborus foetidus Stinking Hellebore Camosciara Hepatica nobilis Hepatica Camosciara Ranunculus apenninus Apennine Buttercup Val di Rose Ranunculus lanuginosus A Buttercup La Difesa Ranunculus monspeliacus - Val Fondillo Ranunculus thora Thore's Buttercup Camosciara Thalictrum aquilegifolium Great Meadow-rue Camosciara
Resedaceae Mignonette Family Reseda lutea Wild Mignonette Lago di Barrea
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Rhamnaceae Buckthorn Family Rhamnus alpinus Alpine Buckthorn Vallone Pesco di Lordo Rhamnus saxatilis Rock Buckthorn Val di Rose
Rosaceae Rose Family Alchemilla alpina Alpine Lady's Mantle Camosciara Aremonia agrimonoides Bastard Agrimony La Difesa Cotoneaster integerrimus Wild Cotoneaster Barrea Crataegus laevigata Midland Hawthorn Val di Rose Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn Camosciara Fragaria vesca Wild Strawberry Camosciara Geum urbanum Wood Avens Camosciara Malus sylvestris Crab Apple Camosciara Potentilla detommasii A Sulphur Cinquefoil Barrea Potentilla rigoana* a Cinquefoil Val di Rose Prunus mahaleb St. Lucie's Cherry Barrea Prunus spinosa Blackthorn Camosciara Pyrus pyraster Wild Pear Camosciara Rosa canina agg. Dog Rose Camosciara Rubus fruticosa agg. Bramble Camosciara Rubus idaeus Raspberry Val di Rose Sanguisorba minor Salad Burnet Val di Rose
Rubiaceae Bedstraw Family Cruciata laevipes Crosswort Camosciara Galium aparine Cleavers Camosciara Galium mollugo Hedge Bedstraw Barrea Galium odoratum Woodruff Camosciara Galium verum Lady’s Bedstraw Val Fondillo Sherardia arvensis Field Madder Val Fondillo
Salicaceae Willow Family Populus nigra agg. Black Poplar Val Fondillo Salix alba White Willow Val Fondillo Salix caprea Goat Willow Val Fondillo Salix purpurea Purple Willow Val Fondillo
Santalaceae Sandalwood Family Thesium divaricatum A Bastard Toadflax Val Fondillo Viscum album Mistletoe Camosciara
Sapindaceae Maple Family Acer campestre Field Maple Camosciara Acer monspessulanum Montpelier Maple Barrea Acer pseudoplatanus Sycamore Common
Saxifragaceae Saxifrage Family Saxifraga bulbifera Bulbous Saxifage Val Fondillo Saxifraga callosa Thick-leaved Saxifrage Barrea Saxifraga granulata Meadow Saxifrage Hotel
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Scientific name Common name Location
Saxifraga porophylla* Reddish Saxifrage Val di Rose Saxifraga rotundifolia Round-leaved Saxifrage Camosciara Saxifraga tridactylites Rue-leaved Saxifrage Val Fondillo
Scrophulariaceae Figwort Family Scrophularia canina subsp. canina Dog (French) Figwort Barrea Scrophularia vernalis Yellow Figwort Val Fondillo Verbascum mallophorum a large branched Mullein Camosciara (leaves)
Thymelaeaceae Daphne Family Daphne laureola Spurge Laurel La Difesa Daphne mezereum Mezereon Val di Rose Daphne oleoides - Val di Rose in leaf
Ulmaceae Elm Family Ulmus glabra Wych Elm Val di Rose
Urticaceae Nettle Family Urtica dioica Nettle Camosciara
Violaceae Violet Family Viola alba subsp. dehnhardtii A Violet (common) Camosciara Viola eugeniae* a Pansy Val di Rose
Monocots Monocotyledons Amaryllidaceae Daffodil Family Allium sp. Camosciara (leaves)
Araceae Arum Family Arum maculatum Cuckoo Pint Camosciara
Asparagaceae Asparagus Family Leopoldia (Muscari) comosum Tassel Hyacinth Val Fondillo Muscari neglecta Dark Grape Hyacinth Val Fondillo Ornithogalum umbellatum Common Star of Bethlehem Val Fondillo Polygonatum multiflorum Solomon’s Seal La Difesa Scilla bifolia Alpine Squill Val di Rose
Colchicaceae Autumn Crocus Family Colchicum lusitanum an Autumn Crocus Camosciara (in seed)
Iridaceae Iris Family Crocus vernus Spring Crocus Val di Rose Iris marsica* Marsican Iris Vallone Pesco di Lordo
Liliaceae Lily Family Gagea liotardii (G. fragifera, G. fistulosa) a Yellow Star of Bethlehem Val di Rose
Melanthiaceae Herb Paris Family Paris quadrifolia Herb Paris La Difesa
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Scientific name Common name Location
Veratrum album subsp. lobelianum White False Helleborine Camosciara (leaves)
Orchidaceae Orchid Family Anacamptis morio subsp. morio Green-winged Orchid Camosciara Cephalanthera longifolia Sword-leaved Helleborine Camosciara Corallorhiza trifida Coralroot Orchid Camosciara Cypripedium calceolus Lady's Slipper Orchid Camosciara Dactylorhiza fuchsii Common Spotted Orchid Camosciara (leaves) Dactylorhiza incarnata Early Marsh Orchid Val Fondillo Dactylorhiza sambucina Elder-flowered Orchid Passo Godi Epipactis helleborine Broad-leaved Helleborine Val di Rose (leaves) Gymnadenia conopsea Fragrant Orchid Val Fondillo (in bud) Himantoglossum adriaticum Adriatic Lizard Orchid Lago di Barrea Neotinea (Orchis) tridentata Toothed Orchid Hotel Neotinea (Orchis) ustulata Burnt Orchid Orchid Meadow Neotinea x dietrichiana (N.tridentata x ustulata) Hybrid Orchid Meadow Neottia ovata Twayblade Camosciara Neottia nidus-avis Bird's Nest Orchid Camosciara Ophrys fuciflora subsp. fuciflora Late Spider Orchid Above Villetta Barrea Ophrys fuciflora subsp. fuciflora (O. dinarica) A Late Spider Orchid Val Fondillo Ophrys insectifera Fly Orchid Camosciara Ophrys sphegodes subsp. sphegodes Early Spider Orchid Gioia Vecchio Orchis anthropophora Man Orchid Above Villetta Barrea Orchis mascula Early Purple Orchid Passo Godi Orchis mascula subsp. speciosa (O. ovalis) an Early Purple Orchid Camosciara Orchis x colemannii (O. mascula x pauciflora) Hybrid Orchis Passo Godi Orchis militaris Military Orchid Camosciara Orchis x hybrida (O. militaris x purpurea) Hybrid Orchis Passo Diavolo Orchis pallens Pale-flowered Orchid Passo Godi Orchis pauciflora Sparse Flowered Orchid Passo Godi Orchis purpurea Lady Orchid Camosciara Orchis simia Monkey Orchid Orchid Meadow
Poaceae Grass Family Festuca glauca Blue Fescue Val Fondillo Poa bulbosa subsp. vivipara Viviparous Meadow-grass Gioia Vecchio
FUNGI Lecanoromycetes LICHENS Lobaria pulmonaria Lungwort La Difesa
Birds (=recorded but not counted; H = heard only) May Common name Scientific name 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1 Mallard Anas platyrrhynchos 2 Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus 3 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea 4 European Honey Buzzard Pernis apivorus 1 2 5 Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos 1 1 6 Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus 1
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May Common name Scientific name 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7 Black Kite Milvus migrans 1 8 Common Buzzard Buteo buteo 9 Eurasian Coot Fulica atra 10 Yellow-legged Gull Larus michahellis 11 Rock Dove/Feral Pigeon Columba livia 12 Common Wood Pigeon Columba palumbus 13 Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto 14 Common Cuckoo Cuculus canorus 1 H H H H 1 15 Tawny Owl Strix aluco H H 16 Common Swift Apus apus 17 European Bee-eater Merops apiaster 1 18 Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops H H 1 H 19 Eurasian Wryneck Jynx torquilla H H+1 2 1 20 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos minor 1 21 White-backed Woodpecker Dendrocopos leucotos lilfordi 1 22 Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major 1 1 23 European Green Woodpecker Picus viridis 1 H 24 Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus H 25 Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus 1 26 Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio 4 1 1 3 27 Eurasian Golden Oriole Oriolus oriolus 1 H 28 Eurasian Jay Garrulus glandarius 29 Common Magpie Pica pica 30 Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax 2 10 31 Western Jackdaw Coloeus monedula 32 Hooded Crow Corvus cornix 33 Northern Raven Corvus corax 2 34 Coal Tit Periparus ater 35 Marsh Tit Poecile palustris 1 1 1 36 Eurasian Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus 37 Great Tit Parus major 38 Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica 39 Eurasian Crag Martin Ptyonoprogne rupestris 40 Common House Martin Delichon urbicum 41 Common Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita 42 Western Bonelli's Warbler Phylloscopus bonelli H 43 Wood Warbler Phylloscopus sibilatrix H 44 Eurasian Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla 45 Common Firecrest Regulus ignicapillus 46 Eurasian Wren Troglodytes troglodytes 47 Eurasian Nuthatch Sitta europaea 48 Short-toed Treecreeper Certhia brachydactyla 49 Common Starling Sturnus vulgaris 50 Common Blackbird Turdus merula 51 Song Thrush Turdus philomelos H H H 52 European Robin Erithacus rubecula 53 Common Nightingale Luscinia megarhynchos H 54 Black Redstart Phoenicurus ochruros
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May Common name Scientific name 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 55 Common Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus 56 European Stonechat Saxicola torquata 1 57 Northern Wheatear Oenanthe oeneanthe 58 Common Rock Thrush Monticola saxatilis 1 59 Collared Flycatcher Ficedula albicollis 1 60 White-throated Dipper Cinclus cinclus 61 Italian Sparrow Passer italiae 62 Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus 63 Grey Wagtail Montacilla cinerea 64 White Wagtail Montacilla alba 65 Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis H 66 Water Pipit Anthus spinoletta 67 Common Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs 68 Eurasian Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula H 1 H 69 European Greenfinch Chloris chloris 70 Common Linnet Linaria cannabina 2 2 71 Red Crossbill Loxia curvirosta 2 72 European Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis 73 European Serin Serinus serinus 74 Corn Bunting Miliaria calandra 2 75 Yellowhammer Emberiza citrinella 1 76 Cirl Bunting Emberiza cirlus H H Mammals (S = Sign (incl
droppings) 1 Mole Talpa sp. S S 2 Red Fox Vulpes vulpes 1 1 2 S 1 3 Apennine Wolf Canis lupus italicus S 4 Pine Marten Martes martes S 5 Beech Marten Martes foina 1 6 Red Deer Cervus elaphus 1 c30 12 1 6 7 Roe Deer Capreolus capreolus 3 1 3 1 8 Apennine or Abruzzo Chamois Rupicapra pyrenaica ornata 1 c20 9 Wild Boar Sus scrofa 4 6 1 1 10 Brown Hare Lepus europaeus 1 1 11 Red Squirrel Sciurus vulgaris 1 12 Bank Vole Clethrionomys glareolus S
Repteiles & Amphibians (LO = Leader Only 1 Common Toad Bufo bufo 1 Spawn 2 cf Italian Hybrid Frog cf Pelophylax kl. hispanica H 3 Green Lizard Lacerta viridis 1 2 1 3 4 Common Wall Lizard Podarcis muralis 4 5 Italian Wall Lizard Podarcis sicula 6 Slow Worm Anguis fragilis 2LO
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May Common name Scientific name 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Fish 1 Brown Trout Salmo trutta 2 Common Carp Cyprinus carpio
Butterflies 1 Scarce Swallowtail Iphiclides podalirius 2 Large White Pieris brassicae 3 Small White Artogeia rapae 4 Green-veined White Artogeia napi 5 Eastern Bath White Pontia edusa 6 Orange Tip Anthocharis cardamines 7 Provence Orange Tip Anthocharis euphenoides 8 Clouded Yellow Colias crocea 9 Berger's Clouded Yellow Colias alfacariensis 10 Brimstone Gonepteryx rhamni 11 Wood White Leptidea sinapis 12 Green Hairstreak Callophrys rubi 13 Sooty Copper Lycaena tityrus 14 Provençal Short-tailed Blue Cupido alcetas 15 Little Blue Cupido minimus 16 Baton Blue Pseudophilotes baton 17 Brown Argus Aricia agestis 18 Mazarine Blue Cyaniris semiargus 19 Turquoise Blue Polyommatus dorylas 20 Adonis Blue Polyommatus bellargus 21 Common Blue Polyommatus icarus 22 Large Tortoiseshell Nymphalis polychloros 23 Red Admiral Vanessa atalanta 24 Painted Lady Vanessa cardui 25 Dark Green Fritillary Argynnis aglaja 26 Queen of Spain Fritillary Issoria lathonia 27 Pearl-bordered Fritillary Boloria euphrosyne 28 Knapweed Fritillary Melitaea phoebe 29 Glanville Fritillary Melitaea cinxia 30 Spotted Fritillary Melitaea didyma 31 Lesser Spotted Fritillary Melitaea trivia 32 Meadow Brown Maniola jurtina 33 Small Heath Coenonympha pamphilus 34 Speckled Wood Pararge aegeria 35 Wall Brown Lasiommata megera 36 Large Wall Brown Lasiommata maera 37 Southern Grizzled Skipper Pyrgus malvoides 38 Red-underwing Skipper Spialia sertorius 39 Dingy Skipper Erynnis tages
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May Common name Scientific name 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Micros moths 1 Pyrausta sp 2 Arched Marble Olethreutes arcuella Macros moths (L = larvae) 1 Six-spot Burnet Zygaena filipendulae 2 Transparent Burnet Zygaena purpuralis 3 Treble-bar Aplocera plagiata 4 Speckled Yellow Pseudopanthera macularia 5 Humming-bird Hawk-moth Macroglossum stellatarum 6 Garden Tiger Arctia caja L 7 Heart and Dart Agrotis exclamationis 8 Mother Shipton Callistege mi 9 Burnet Companion Euclidia glyphica Other invertebrates 1 Mayfly Ephemera sp. 2 Field Cricket Gryllus campestris H H H H 3 Metallic blue Shield Bug Canthophorus dubius 4 Cicada Cicadetta montana H 5 Red and black Froghopper Cercopis vulnerata 6 Ascalaphid Libelloides coccajus 7 Bee Fly cf Bombylius major 8 Common Drone Fly Eristalis tenax 9 Violet Carpenter Bee Xylocopa violacea 10 Honey Bee Apis melifera 11 White-tailed Bumblebee Bombus lucorum 12 Red-tailed Bumblebee Bombus lapidarius 13 Common Carder Bee Bombus pascuorum 14 Dor Beetle Geotrupes stercorarius 15 A Soldier Beetle Cantharis rustica 16 2-Spot Ladybird Adalia bipunctata 17 Cream-spot Ladybird Calvia 14-guttata 18 Millipede cf Tachypodoiulus niger 19 Ladybird Spider Eresus niger
Green Hairstreak
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