Wednesday, 7 October 2009

Wortley Top Forge 7th Oct. 2009


Halesis radiatus, an impressive Caddisfly, found whilst undertaking a fungus-gnat survey.

Huthwaite 7th Oct 2009

Chorthippus brunneus, by the roadside overlooking the Huthwaite Valley.

Saturday, 22 August 2009

Old Moor 22nd Aug 2009


Brimstone on Purple Loosestrife.

Wortley Top Forge 22nd Aug 2009


Neoempheria bimaculata, one of the many rare fungus-gnats discovered at this site.

Saturday, 11 July 2009

Wortley Top Forge 11th July 2009


Great find today, Giant Lacewing, Osmylus fulvicephalus, new to the Barnsley area.

Monday, 6 July 2009

Dodworth Tip 5th July 2009


Megachile bee, specific identity to be determined.

Dodworth Tip 5th July 2009


Horsefly, Haematopota crassicornis - a harmless male.