On a very hot humid day with only a gentle breeze Dark Green Fritillary (Speyeria aglaja) are still present in large numbers along with Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) but today outnumbered by Marbled White (Melanargia galathea) which seems to be reaching peak numbers.

Some new additions were Artichoke Beetle (Sphaeroderma testaceum), Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma) and Black Money Spider (Erigone atra).

Today’s weather reports warned of a high pollen count. Unsurprising then that most of the grasses are flowering. Some of the grasses found were Quaking-grass (Briza media), Soft Brome (Bromus hordeaceus), Cock’s-foot (Dactylis glomerata) and Common Wheat (Triticum aestivum). Another wildflower added was Black Medick (Medicago lupulinum).

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