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Moth trapping on the West Fleet – 2017

Moth trapping on the West Fleet – 2017

Report from Steve Hales Moth trapping was resumed in earnest at the West of the Fleet early in 2017 after a break of 20 years when intensive work was last done in this area. During March and April good numbers of Oak Beauty were trapped. The highlight in mid-March was...
Oil Beetles

Oil Beetles

Oil beetles are one Britain’s most fascinating insects but unfortunately are under threat. There were once eight species of Oil beetle native to the UK but three have become extinct. The five UK species remaining are: Black oil beetle (Meloe proscarabaeus),...
Social Pear Sawfly

Social Pear Sawfly

A larval web of the Social Pear Sawfly is commonly seen on both Pear and Apple trees, Medlars and Hawthorns. This web was pictured on the latter, found at Abbotsbury. There are several types of Sawflies, and most are named after the type of plant that they feed on....
Guided Walk with the Warden

Guided Walk with the Warden

A windy but sunny guided walk took place last week with the Chesil Beach and Fleet Nature Reserve Warden and Assistant Warden. The group enjoyed lots of sights and sounds of mid-summer, including the ever vocal Skylark, performing territorial song flights and views of...