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Common Carder Bee?

May 2013 220
By: Samuel PerfectSamuel Perfect's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: S W Coast Path, Cnwll
Observed on: 23rd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th May 2013
Initial ID: Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Hares

Hares
By: MartincitoMartincito's reputation in MammalsMartincito's reputation in Mammals
Location: nr Stone Rd, Broads National Park
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th May 2013
Likely ID: Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Rapeseed

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By: foxyfoxy's reputation in Plantsfoxy's reputation in Plants
Location: R696, Figlash
Observed on: 23rd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Winter-cress (Barbarea vulgaris)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: About 150mm high in gravel path , Rape being grown about 1 km away .

Dowie Dens

Male 1504 Yarrow Plume Platyptilia pallidactyla (Haworth, 1811) - Horsenden East, Middlesex (VC 21), 21st July 2012
By: DavidHowdon
Amateur Entomologists' SocietyLondon Natural History SocietySelborne Society
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Location: Horsenden Hill East
Observed on: 21st July 2012
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Platyptilia pallidactyla
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Early Forget Me Not (Myosotis Ramosissima)

Early Forget Me Not (Myosotis Ramosissima)
By: ThistleThistle's reputation in PlantsThistle's reputation in PlantsThistle's reputation in PlantsThistle's reputation in Plants
Location: Vogrie
Observed on: 21st May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Early Forget-me-not (Myosotis ramosissima)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: A single small plant growing in gravel. Tiny blue flowers with yellow centres.

Wood Melick

Wood Millet WB 7.5.13
By: allrounderallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plants
Location: Wentbridge
Observed on: 7th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Wood Melick (Melica uniflora)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: On the edge of a shady, wooded path

Greater Celendine

Greater Celendine Led 19.5.13
By: allrounderallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plants
Location: Ledsham
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Found at the foot of a boundary stone wall. In days gone by, its corrosive orange sap was used as an (unsuccessful) treatment of eye conditions and as a successful treatment of warts.

Dandelion

Dandelion WB 13.5.13.
By: allrounderallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plants
Location: Wentbridge
Observed on: 16th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Dandelion (Taraxacum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 3
Description: Have never noticed the backward pointing bristles on the seeds of Dandelion. There use no doubt is to secure anchorage when the parachuted seeds finally make landfall.

Hound's Tongue

Hounds-tongue
By: km1km1's reputation in Plantskm1's reputation in Plantskm1's reputation in Plants
Location: Mill Hill, West Susx
Observed on: 20th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Hound's-tongue (Cynoglossum officinale)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Wood Sorrel

Wood Sorrel
By: allrounderallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plants
Location: Bolton Abbey
Observed on: 5th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Wood-sorrel (Oxalis acetosella)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: In light shady, acidic woodland

Dryad's Saddle (Polyporus squamosus)

Dryad's Saddle (Polyporus squamosus)
By: ThistleThistle's reputation in Fungi and LichensThistle's reputation in Fungi and LichensThistle's reputation in Fungi and Lichens
Location: Vogrie
Observed on: 21st May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Dryad's Saddle (Polyporus squamosus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: A large group of these fungi growing on a fallen beech bough and on the standing remains of the tree. Note the 20p piece in the first photo.

Sun Spurge

Sun Spurge WB 13.5.13
By: allrounderallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plants
Location: Wentbridge
Observed on: 16th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Sun Spurge (Euphorbia helioscopia)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Growing in a sunny situation by the edge of an arable field

Salad Burnet

Salad Burnet WB 16.5.13
By: allrounderallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plants
Location: Wentbridge
Observed on: 16th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Several plants, now coming into flower

Rue leaved Saxifrage

Rue leaved Sax WB 13.5.13
By: allrounderallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plants
Location: Wentbridge
Observed on: 16th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Rue-leaved Saxifrage (Saxifraga tridactylites)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Tiny, reddish annual, growing seemingly from a moss covered crack

yellow bodied fly

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By: Paul999
Location: Mill Ln, Derbyshire
Observed on: 17th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: a Fungus gnat (Sciara)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: found this small attractive fly at Hardwick Park

Pyrenean Scurvygrass

Pyrenean Scurvygrass BA 5.5.13...
By: allrounderallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plants
Location: Bolton Abbey
Observed on: 5th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Pyrenean Scurvygrass (Cochlearia pyrenaica)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Few plants scattered along the river bank at Bolton Abbey. Flowers white, the stem leaves are scarcely clasping the stem, the lower leaves are roundish

Changing forget me Not

Changing forget me Not 13.5.13 HHP
By: allrounderallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plants
Location: Humberhead Peatlands
Observed on: 4th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Changing Forget-me-not (Myosotis discolor)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: Very short, hairy annual, growing in light sandy soil.

Early Purple Orchid

Early Purple Orchid WB 7.5.13...
By: allrounderallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plants
Location: Wentbridge
Observed on: 7th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Early-purple Orchid (Orchis mascula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Growing from a moss filled crack in a large rock, in the middle of woodland. Think it's EPO, though there is no spotting on the leaves and the colour is nothing I have seen before in this species.

Bee 16380

Bee 16380
By: Wildlife RangerWildlife Ranger is knowledgeable about InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Judy Woods
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Common Carder Bee (Bombus (Thoracombus) pascuorum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Fungus or lichen?

Fungus or lichen?
By: ThistleThistle's reputation in Fungi and LichensThistle's reputation in Fungi and LichensThistle's reputation in Fungi and Lichens
Location: Vogrie
Observed on: 21st May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
Description: This grey stuff was growing over moss on an old log in mature woodland. Is it a fungus or a lichen? An ID?

garden escape

garden escape BA 5.5.13
By: allrounderallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plantsallrounder's reputation in Plants
Location: Bolton Abbey
Observed on: 5th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Western bleeding heart (Dicentra formosa)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: A probable garden escape but a name would be nice. Looking very much at home with the Celendines and Wood Anenomes by the River Wharfe

What species is this frog?

2013-05-19 10.15.41
By: Craig HoptonCraig Hopton's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: 50, Lea Ave
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Common Frog (Rana temporaria)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: This frog was on my mum's lawn. I wondered what species it is?

Green Tiger Beetle

Green Tiger Beetle HHP 5.5.13
By: allrounderallrounder's reputation in Invertebratesallrounder's reputation in Invertebratesallrounder's reputation in Invertebratesallrounder's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Humberhead Peatlands
Observed on: 4th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Green Tiger Beetle (Cicindela campestris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: Very active. Seemingly restless which made it hard to get a photo. Quite a number on light sandy soils.

Woodland flower

Woodland flower
By: deazy69
Location: NW Derbyshire, UK
Observed on: 28th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Toothwort (Lathraea squamaria)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: About 6 centimetres beneath trees at Ilam National Trust in Derbyshire

Large Red Damselfly

Large Red Damselfly WB 13.5.13
By: allrounderallrounder's reputation in Invertebratesallrounder's reputation in Invertebratesallrounder's reputation in Invertebratesallrounder's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Wentbridge
Observed on: 16th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Resting up on a burdock leaf. Quite unusual to get so close.

Hairy footed flower Bee

Hairy footed flower Bee WB 13.5.13.
By: allrounderallrounder's reputation in Invertebratesallrounder's reputation in Invertebratesallrounder's reputation in Invertebratesallrounder's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Wentbridge
Observed on: 16th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Hairy Footed Flower Bee (Anthophora (Anthophora) plumipes)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Usually very active but this seemed reluctant to fly during a period of cloud cover. Seen on the edge of a very weedy arable field.

Twenty-plume Moth

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By: jonmortin
Bristol Regional Environmental Records Centre
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Location: Sommerville Rd, Bristol
Observed on: 20th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Twenty-plume Moth (Alucita hexadactyla)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: Looking a bit tatty.

Do you know you're nuts?

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By: jonmortin
Bristol Regional Environmental Records Centre
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Location: Down Wood, Bath
Observed on: 30th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Description: Sorry, I meant to say your nuts! I am thinking Wood Mouse, but could any be Bank Vole?

Hoverfly challenge

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By: jonmortin
Bristol Regional Environmental Records Centre
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Location: Down Wood, Bath
Observed on: 30th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Bacchini
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2
Description: 4 blurry photos of what I think is the same hoverfly (there were very few about on the day).

Beaked Hawk's-beard?

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By: John PilkingtonJohn Pilkington's reputation in PlantsJohn Pilkington's reputation in PlantsJohn Pilkington's reputation in PlantsJohn Pilkington's reputation in Plants
Location: Lee Way, Newport
Observed on: 16th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Beaked Hawk's-beard (Crepis vesicaria)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Found at margins of hedgerow/asphalt in industrial estate - flowers only in bud, so perhaps I will get an opportunity to re-examine once in flower.

Syrphus 16305

Syrphus 16305
By: Wildlife RangerWildlife Ranger is knowledgeable about InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Judy Woods
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Hoverfly (Syrphus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Pignut ?

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By: jonmortin
Bristol Regional Environmental Records Centre
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Location: Down Wood, Bath
Observed on: 30th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Pignut (Conopodium majus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: Not the Bluebell, the other plant, with fine pinnate leaves.

E Pertinax 16345

E Pertinax 16345
By: Wildlife RangerWildlife Ranger is knowledgeable about InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in InvertebratesWildlife Ranger's earned reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Judy Woods
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Hoverfly (Eristalis pertinax)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Unknown Caterpillar

Catterpiller - Gib064
By: natureloverPhil
Location: Gibraltar Rd, Lincs
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Large caterpillar the longest I have seen about 3" crossing a coastal footpath over scrub land. I would have thought due to the size it may belong to a Hawk Moth?

Yellow-flowered strawberry

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By: landgirllandgirl's reputation in Plantslandgirl's reputation in Plantslandgirl's reputation in Plantslandgirl's reputation in Plants
Location: A3, Surrey
Observed on: 21st May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Yellow-flowered Strawberry (Duchesnea indica)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: In a wild part of RHS Wisley.

Hedgerow Cranes Bill

SAM_0221
By: BazzBazz's reputation in PlantsBazz's reputation in PlantsBazz's reputation in Plants
Location: 23, Basingstoke
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Hedgerow Crane's-bill (Geranium pyrenaicum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Field Madder?

Chingford Galium sp 2013-05-19 (1)
By: IWoodwardIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in Plants
Location: 4, College Gardens
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Field Madder (Sherardia arvensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 2
Description: Habitat - urban, road verge

Large White

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By: jonmortin
Bristol Regional Environmental Records Centre
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Location: Sommerville Rd, Bristol
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Large White (Pieris brassicae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

Tiny pink flowers

P1000780
By: Paul RobertsPaul Roberts's reputation in PlantsPaul Roberts's reputation in PlantsPaul Roberts's reputation in Plants
Location: B2112, South Downs National Park
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 9
Comments: 0
Description: In meadow, woodlands adjacent.

Geranium pusillum

Chingford Geranium pusillum 2013-05-19 (2)
By: IWoodwardIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in PlantsIWoodward's reputation in Plants
Location: College Gardens, London
Observed on: 19th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Small-flowered Crane's-bill (Geranium pusillum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

White Flower

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By: pen-y-bont_mikepen-y-bont_mike's reputation in Plantspen-y-bont_mike's reputation in Plants
Location: Aberkenfig
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Common Mouse-ear (Cerastium fontanum)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: Single flower growing in a woodland clearing on the edge of a shallow freshwater pond. Not in the water but reeds grow on the ground next to it. I think it might be a Mouse-ear but have no idea of species

Star of Bethlehem

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By: landgirllandgirl's reputation in Plantslandgirl's reputation in Plantslandgirl's reputation in Plantslandgirl's reputation in Plants
Location: 1, Ferry Ln
Observed on: 20th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem (Ornithogalum nutans)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: Naturalised in grass in wildflower area at Kew.

Field maple flowers

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By: landgirllandgirl's reputation in Plantslandgirl's reputation in Plantslandgirl's reputation in Plantslandgirl's reputation in Plants
Location: 37, Kew Green
Observed on: 20th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Field Maple (Acer campestre)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0
Description: Field maple grown as a specimen tree at Kew. Flowers interesting.

Fern in woodland on SW coastal path

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By: JanetHigginsJanetHiggins's reputation in PlantsJanetHiggins's reputation in PlantsJanetHiggins's reputation in Plants
Location: S W Coast Path, Devon
Observed on: 13th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Hart's-tongue (Asplenium scolopendrium)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0

Conjoined Daisy

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By: Frosty Glare
Location: Deeping St Nicholas
Observed on: 23rd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Daisy (Bellis perennis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 4

Common mouse-ear

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By: landgirllandgirl's reputation in Plantslandgirl's reputation in Plantslandgirl's reputation in Plantslandgirl's reputation in Plants
Location: 1, Ferry Ln
Observed on: 20th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Common Mouse-ear (Cerastium fontanum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: In grass at Kew. Interesting stigma - haven't noticed that before.

Common Dog-violet

Common Dog-violet
By: davidpreston1973
Yorkshire Naturalists' Union
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Location: B6270, Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority
Observed on: 23rd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Common Dog-violet (Viola riviniana)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Pug

Pug Moth 23.5.13.Rooksbury Mill A303 Underpass
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Location: Rooksbury Mill A303 Underpass
Observed on: 23rd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Double-striped Pug (Gymnoscelis rufifasciata)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

orange Helophilus

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By: jeremyrjeremyr's reputation in Invertebratesjeremyr's reputation in Invertebratesjeremyr's reputation in Invertebratesjeremyr's reputation in Invertebratesjeremyr's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Scrub area, Hackney Marshes
Observed on: 23rd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Helophilus pendulus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: A rather orange version of this common fly

carder bee

carder bee
By: Marion JMarion J's reputation in InvertebratesMarion J's reputation in InvertebratesMarion J's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Coombe Valley, Weymouth
Observed on: 22nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Likely ID: Bombus
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 4
Description: Feeding on pansies in garden

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