Saturday 23 August 2008

Huthwaite 23rd August 2008


Another beautiful site, just waiting to be explored.
Nearby Wortley Top Forge is undergoing ecological investigation.

Wortley Top Forge 16th August 2008


Eric and Roger examine sievings for beetles

Wortley Top Forge 16th August 2008


Solitary Wasp Ectemnius continuus, nesting in an old wooden sleeper

Wednesday 13 August 2008

Old Moor 13th August 2008


Sawfly, Athalia rosae, common during August over the past few years throughout the district.

Old Moor 13th August 2008


Holly Blue quite common here today

Old Moor 13th August 2008


Ruddy Sympetrum

Old Moor 13th August 2008


No luck with further V.inanis sightings, but this stunning Chrysotoxum festivum was reasonable compensation

Sunday 3 August 2008

Old Moor 3rd August 2008


Exciting find at Old Moor this afternoon, the spectacular hoverfly Volucella inanis. Few Yorkshire records.

Wilthorpe Marsh 2nd Aug.2008


The western end of the Wilthorpe Marsh area provided a pleasant (apart from the horseflies) afternoon stroll - spot the Little Egret.

Wilthorpe Marsh 2nd Aug.2008


Chrysops, these horseflies were far too numerous for comfort this afternoon.

Saturday 2 August 2008

Wilthorpe Marsh 2nd Aug.2008


Tipula fulvipennis, a large cranefly

Wilthorpe Marsh 2nd Aug.2008


Fleabane, a prominent plant in the damp meadiows

Friday 1 August 2008

Dunford Bridge 27th July 2008

Tachina grossa; quite a few of these flying around in the late afternoon.