First Ivy tour of the year, hoverfly numbers are now falling rapidly as well as other insects. I visited Maesteg cemetery and Maesteg Welfare Park both with Ivy blossom at 50%. Only 14 species recorded. The highlight being Volucella zonaria at both sites. Other sightings included Chrysotoxum arcuatum, Eupeodes latifasciatus and Eumerus funeralis. Not much else about except the harvestman Opilio canestrinii.
Volucella zonaria
Helophilus pendulus
Opilio canestrinii
Maesteg cemetery Ivy (part of)
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