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Four-spotted Nephus (Nephus quadrimaculatus)Observer
markiwebsterDescription
2.2mm Ivy Ladybird found in Ivy of Ivy covered tree.
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Silver-dot Twitcher (Prochoreutis sehestediana)Observer
markiwebsterDescription
Seen on Meadowsweet but adjacent to large patch of Skullcap.
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Rough-Haired Lagria Beetle (Lagria hirta)Observer
markiwebsterDescription
Found on patch of Meadow Cranesbill. Near pond.
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False Ladybird (Endomychus coccineus)Observer
markiwebsterDescription
5mm beetle found resting on bark of mature Silver Birch tree covered in Ivy.
tree bark / ivy
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Lustrous Bog-Moss (Sphagnum subnitens)Observer
chrisd1987Description
First attempt at sphagnum ID using keys so might not be correct, photos taken with camera and microscope. Shade grown so pigments may not be fully developed.
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Clover Root Weevil (Sitona lepidus)Observer
markiwebsterDescription
Deceased specimen found.
Faded but characteristic pattern of dots on pronotum seen using x10 magnifier (can just be made out from photo.) Also note: short antenna, pronotum longer than head, scales below eyes long & narrow, eyes slightly oval.
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Gorse Spider Mite (Tetranychus lintearius)Observer
markiwebsterDescription
Large number of "Gorse Mites" seen within "silken webs" on Gorse Bush.
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Opposite-leaved Golden-Saxifrage (Chrysosplenium oppositifolium)Observer
chrisd1987
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Common Stonewort (Chara vulgaris)Observer
chrisd1987Description
Common stonewort (sample under microscope)
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