Bright and hot.
Two Click-beetles. Athous haemorrhoidalis on the on the left and a smaller, darker specimen on the right.
Glyphipterix simpliciella - the Cocksfoot moth - has emerged and is flying everywhere near grasses. Specimen about 4mm. long.
One of my favourite micromoths: Micropterix calthella. Very numerous now, and often filling Buttercups. The head reminds me of a curly wig.
These Cheilosia hoverflies really need to be examined under magnification to get them to species.
Platychierus albimanus - female, about 12mm long.
I think there's a chance this might be a Tachinid. I'll get some expert advice.
A spare shot of the Orange Tip male. Just because I could.
A hybrid Cinquefoil (left) and Tormentil (right).
Sweet Vernal Grass has opened, now.
The fruiting cone of Water Horsetail.
A very close shot of a mature Dandelion seedhead.
