Also at Saint-Trojan-les-Bains there were decent numbers of Lepidoptera. By far the most common were Clouded yellows (Colias croceus) but there were smaller numbers of Red admirals (Vanessa atalanta); Painted ladies (Cynthia cardui); Small whites (Artogeia rapae); Grayling (Hipparchia semele); Brown argus (Aricia agestis); Common blues (Polyommatus icarus) and Wall browns (Lasiommata megera). There were also day-flying Hummingbird hawk moths (Macroglossum stellatarum) and Maritime pine trees had impressive 'nests' of caterpillars. The major disappointment was not getting a picture of a pristine Common swallowtail (Papilio machaon) which visited flowers as I returned from the swimming pool (minus camera).
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Wednesday 14 September 2016
Seeing the Changes 1116
Also at Saint-Trojan-les-Bains there were decent numbers of Lepidoptera. By far the most common were Clouded yellows (Colias croceus) but there were smaller numbers of Red admirals (Vanessa atalanta); Painted ladies (Cynthia cardui); Small whites (Artogeia rapae); Grayling (Hipparchia semele); Brown argus (Aricia agestis); Common blues (Polyommatus icarus) and Wall browns (Lasiommata megera). There were also day-flying Hummingbird hawk moths (Macroglossum stellatarum) and Maritime pine trees had impressive 'nests' of caterpillars. The major disappointment was not getting a picture of a pristine Common swallowtail (Papilio machaon) which visited flowers as I returned from the swimming pool (minus camera).
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