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Paragus haemorrhous, also known as the black-backed grass skimmer. A few of these in our #wildspaces garden this evening. @hoverflyspotter.bsky.social hope i have the correct identification

Possible Torymus rubi — the bramble‑gall parasitoid. metallic green‑gold Torymus long straight ovipositor uniformly dark hind tibia thorax and head matching Torymus habitat near Rubus rather than Rosa Seen in our #wildspace garden. Any thoughts @norfolknats.bsky.social @chrismothman.bsky.social

We're recruiting a Transect Coordinator for Suffolk. Help support and inspire local Transect Surveyors while gaining experience in monitoring methods and local butterfly populations. More info here - volunteer.butterfly-conservation.org/opportunitie... @bc-suffolk.bsky.social

Transect Coordinator (Suffolk)

Transect Coordinators help to support and promote butterfly transect recording in their area as part of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS). They help us to understand butterfly populations loc...

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Excitement over butterfly spotted at Middlesbrough nature site

The Essex Skipper is typical of the south of England and is rarely seen as far north as Teesside.

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Profile pic is a Spilichneumon occisorius A species of parasitic wasp belonging to the large family Ichneumonidae. Recorded 28/09/2025 and verified. 1 of 19 (on IRecord) ever record and a first for Essex. My find of 2025

Bee Wolf (Philanthus triangulum) This in is a male identitied by the three-pointed, crown-like or trident pattern between the eyes. Seen today at #theNaze where it is getting a good foothold in NE Essex. #beewolf

#TheNaze in NE Essex today. The biggest 2nd brood Brown Argus (Aricia agestis) we have ever seen here. Plenty on the wing at the #johnwestonnaturereserve where we have never recorded them before. One butterfly that is loving these conditions. @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social