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This attractive beetle is one that we only have a handful of records for in NE Scotland. It is Chrysolina polita, aka Knotgrass Leaf Beetle and it favours waterside habitats, often found on mint. This one was seen recently on the path along the River Don at Inverurie. It measured around 15mm so it is quite a small beetle. Thanks to Ian Talboys for this lovely photo. As always, let us know if you find one and give us accurate location details along with a good photo for identification. ... See MoreSee Less
5 days ago ·
Following on from last week's photos of Green-veined White butterfly, here is a female Orange Tip (left photo) with which it can sometimes be confused. However, female Orange Tip can be identified quite easily from the green-marbled underside of the hindwings. These markings are also present in the male Orange Tip (right photo) although its bright orange wing tips are the most obvious feature in flight. Thanks to Michael Craig for these lovely photos of both sexes seen on Cuckoo Flower at Mill of Benholm in Kincardineshire. Cuckoo Flower is one of the main plants chosen by Orange Tip females to lay their eggs. They are laid singly on the stem just below the flowers. Make sure you send us your own records of Orange Tip in NE Scotland with accurate location details, please. ... See MoreSee Less
2 weeks ago ·