A few insects

After the excitement of the Albatross, it’s back to migration on the Downs, which seems to be a bit slower than last year, although we’ve had Redstart, Whinchat and Spotted Flycatchers at home so far.  It’s also a good time for insects, with a few late butterflies, and an excellent variety of dragonflies and damselflies in the wetland  behind us.

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Silver-spotted Skipper
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Brown Argus
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Volucella zonaria, a hornet mimic
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Brown Hairstreak, male
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Brown Hairstreak, female
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Common Darter
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Small Red-eyed Damselfly
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Ruddy Darter
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Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
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Azure Damselfly
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Migrant Hawker
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Migrant Hawker
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Southern Migrant Hawker
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Ruddy Darters
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Emerald Damselfly