Square Spot - Bicton Common. One male Emperor Moth and a few Common Heath were also seen this afternoon.
An unexpected highlight this afternoon was my first Square Spot. It flew in to me as I was walking around a wooded part of Bicton Common. It's a local species found in southern Britain. Not sure of its status in Devon. Otherwise it's been a quiet week with local Spotted Flycatchers, Firecrests and Nightjars seen, and a single Red Kite over the river at the beginning of the week.
Grey-patched Mining Bee - thank you to Nick for the id.
Nightjar
Spotted Flycatcher
Hi Matt. Pretty sure your bee is a female Andrena nitida - Grey-patched mining bee. Pale hairs on side of thorax and on hind legs with the rich red top. They have a shiny abdomen, but not visible on your photo.
ReplyDeleteSquare spot is lovely. 30 records in Devon last year and only 13 in 2016, so a good find. I’ve not had it.
Nick
Thank you Nick. Not heard of that one before! All the best. Matt
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