Explore the diverse flora and fauna on the Downs from season to season through personal observations and photographs

Thursday, 22 May 2025

male Scorpion Fly

The Cuckoo has gone silent (or maybe just gone). Batman Hoverfly (Myathropa florea) was out in large numbers today and new insects were a jewel beetle, the Oak Borer (Agrilus angustulus) and having first seen it at Warnham Nature Reserve 9 days ago I have now recorded Scorpion Fly (Panorpa communis) on the Downs.   […]