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We had a really interesting event this week at Finzean looking at the signs of leaf-mining micro moths in the company of Mark Young. On the day we recorded 34 different species on a variety of broad-leaved trees with Mark's extensive expertise and insight to guide us. This photo is of a serpentine mine made by a larva of Lyonetia clerkella, Apple Leaf Miner - although this mine is actually on a Wild Cherry leaf. Larvae of this micro moth species will use a variety of trees and shrubs, not just apple. ... See MoreSee Less
6 hours ago ·
A new species for the NESBReC area. This is a Wall butterfly or Wall Brown, Lasiommata megera, seen recently at RSPB Fowlsheugh reserve near Stonehaven, not previously recorded on the east coast north of Dundee to our knowledge. Perhaps more records of it will materialise by the end of the year. The species appears to have been extending its range northwards in recent years, especially in coastal areas. Many thanks to Jim Cobb for this photo and his exciting find. ... See MoreSee Less
2 weeks ago ·