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

Monday, 30 Jun 2025

Median Wasp on Hogweed

A scorcher today. It was 29°C already at 11:00. I’d normally be on the Downs then but have been home over an hour already. Saw the first Peacock (Aglais io) butterfly since 28th April and there were three new insects added to my list – Median Wasp (Dolichovespula media), Nettle-tap moth (Anthophila fabriciana) and a tumbling flower […]