Thursday 28 March 2024

Sunday (24th March) - the season begins

 Things have started to emerge, 4 species of hoverfly were recorded on a 2hr walk up Gilfach (west) on Sunday with Platycheirus albimanus (1), Parasyrphus punctulatus (2), Eristalis pertinax (3) and Eristalis tenax (1) all on the wing.

The only other insects seen were Honey Bee (5) and Buff-tailed Bumblebee (3).

Parasyrphus punctulatus
Eristalis pertinax
Eristalis tenax





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