More critters at Crymlyn burrows. A Common darter (Sympetrum striolatum) lurked whist Meadow brown butterflies (Maniola jurtina) mated. A Dark green fritillary (Argynnis aglaja) sunbathed and a carpet moth posed. A Brown argus (Aricia agestis) fluttered and a cranefly (Tipula maxima) crash-landed. What seemed to be a Ammophila pubescens checked out flower tops for caterpillars to collect.
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.
Tuesday 23 July 2019
Seeing the Changes 1343
More critters at Crymlyn burrows. A Common darter (Sympetrum striolatum) lurked whist Meadow brown butterflies (Maniola jurtina) mated. A Dark green fritillary (Argynnis aglaja) sunbathed and a carpet moth posed. A Brown argus (Aricia agestis) fluttered and a cranefly (Tipula maxima) crash-landed. What seemed to be a Ammophila pubescens checked out flower tops for caterpillars to collect.
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