duror - Lorn Natural History group

Platanthera bifolia (Lesser Butterfly Orchid)

Posted on08/07/201217/01/2016

The more delicate and daintier of the two butterfly orchids is found on rough pastures, damp heathland, bogs and rather less frequently, in woodland. The delicate flowers are highly scented at night in order to attract hawkmoths. Lesser Butterfly Orchid, Duror, 5th July 2012 Photo by Carl Farmer Camera : Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ150

Tachina grossa (The Giant Tachinid Fly)

Posted on06/07/201217/01/2016

The Giant Tachinid Fly resembles a bumble bee in flight. It is found in woods and on heathland from February until September and is a parasite of large caterpillars. This individual was found at Duror, on Thursday 5th July 2012. Photo taken by Carl Farmer What an ugly brute, no not Carl !!