Biological Records for Field Trip to Loch Charn
Please find uploaded some pics from Tuesday’s midweek walk to Loch Charn. The conditions were much cooler and duller than of late, meaning we could not expect to see so many butterflies and dragonflies but those we did see might be easier to examine and photograph.
Butterflies seen were:
- Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary – 3 definite, maybe more
- Small Heath – numerous
- Marsh Fritillary – 1 seen
- Green-veined White – a few about
Moths:
- Brown Silver-line – very numerous
- Common Heath – plentiful
- Silver Hook – 2 seen
- Satin Grass-veneer – 1 seen
- Micropterix calthella – tiny micro-moth numerous on Buttercup
- Emperor Moth – 2 very young larvae found by Alan
Dragons and damsels:
- Hairy Dragonfly – repeatedly darting through the reeds, possibly the same individual each time as never more than one seen together. Would not rest so no photo – have never yet got a photo of this species.
- Four-spotted Chaser – At least 2 seen, chasing each other over the loch. Also an exuvia found.
- Golden-ringed Dragonfly – One seen
- Large Red Damselfly – 2 or 3 seen
- Common Blue Damselfly – several about
- Blue-tailed Damselfly – 1 or 2 seen
Thanks to all who took part. It was a successful day with two of our three target species found. Next midweek walk is Tue 26 June, venue tba.
Carl