Tuesday, 30 July 2024

Seeing the Changes 2079

More natural history at Crymlyn burrows. Canadian fleabane (Conyza canadensis) and Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) were in bloom. Stone bramble (Rubus saxatilis) in fruit. Also spotted Small blue (Cupido minimus); Small skipper (Thymelicus flavus); Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina); Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus); lots of Six-spot burnet moths (Zygaena filipendulae) and a female Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) in flight.

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