Thursday, June 18, 2020

Bloody Nosed Beetle Latest News

We are still waiting for the beetles to come out in the insectarium but there is some already out in the hedge. Hopefully we will see some in the insectarium this weekend. I will keep you posted!

Still no sign on July 3rd!!! We are getting worried


Nettles

Nettles are really useful plants lots of insects like them. They do sting but we like to keep them where we can.


Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Labyrinth Spider

These spiders build a funnel web and lay their eggs in it. They are common in the hedgebanks.


Orchids

Now June has arrived the Orchids have appeared. Pembrokeshire is great for Orchids. This one is a Southern Marsh Orchid.



Thursday, June 4, 2020

Chicks

Lately we have seen a lot of chicks. These are Stonechat.


Elephant Hawk Moth

Elephant Hawkmoths are my favourite moths because they are bright and pink. They come out in June and we caught this and let is go.