The hoverfly season started this weekend with visits to Gilfach (west) [SS8487] and Blaencaerau [SS8694]. 5 species were noted, the best being Melangyna lasiophthalma (fem), There were also singles of Syrphus torvus (fem) and Meliscaeva auricollis (fem). Commoner species were Eristalis pertinax (15) and Platycheirus albimanus (17).
Other insects emerging were the butterflies Brimstone, Peacock and Speckled Wood. Beetles in the shape of Kidney-spot Ladybird and all the usual bees,
On the bird front the first Chiffchaff (2) were in at Blaencaerau and the Rooks at Llangynwyd are up to 6 nests.
Melangyna lasiophthalma
Eristalis pertinax
Kidney-spot Ladybird
Chaffinch
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