Tag: black lochs
Donacia crassipes (Leaf Beetle)
The leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) are amongst the biggest beetle families with more than 35,000 species in more than 2500 genera worldwide. They are found throughout the world except the Antarctic and most of the high Arctic. In Germany 520 species are known to occur. The small to medium-sized beetles are mostly phytophagous, numerous species are Read More …
Variable Damselfly (Coenagrion pulchellum)
The Black Lochs contain an important colony of the Variable damselfly Coenagrion pulchellum, a species which is rare and vulnerable in the UK north of Wales. Its similarity to the more widespread Azure damselfly often leads to confusion over identifications, and an expert opinion is needed to confirm its presence at unrecorded sites. The “Variable” Read More …