Entomological News

Jennifer Hirsh would like to gather information of any insect sightings in the Abingtons. Pictures would also be welcome: these are some of hers:

White tailed bumble bee

Common carder bee on rosemary bush

Broad bodied chaser (type of dragonfly)

Broad bodied chaser (type of dragonfly)

Green Shield Bug

Damsel Flies

Jennifer also reports that members have so far reported seeing 11 different butterfly species this year:Brimstone (the earliest)
Comma
Green veined white
Holly blue
Large white
Orange tip
Peacock
Red Admiral
Small tortoiseshell
Small white
Speckled wood
She would be interested to hear of any further sightings, especially of others to add to this list!