Comments on the wildlife, biodiversity, history and the environment concerning Hammerwich, near Lichfield, Staffordshire, U.K.
Saturday 14 October 2023
Bedellia somnulentella
Rare micro and only the second confirmed record in Staffordshire. The grub eats bindweed and morning glory. It is small and slender with a posture that slightly sits-up. The attennae are very long and the head tuft has grey and white. Elsewhere it has appeared brownish.
Thursday 5 October 2023
Dewick's Plusia
A rare migrant first seen on the Essex coast in 1951, Now established in southern and eastern counties. First seen in Staffs in 2022 and now recorded increasingly. This is the first appearance for SK00.
Saturday 23 September 2023
Wednesday 20 September 2023
Scarce bordered straw
A rare migrant for Staffordshire, usually seen in Autumn. Seems to be a good year for its appearance.
Tuesday 19 September 2023
Rosemary beetle
The Rosemary beetle, Chrysolina americana, was first found in London in the 1990s. It has since spread across the country with a few early records in Staffordshire. This beetle was attracted to a moth trap.
Sunday 20 August 2023
Thursday 17 August 2023
Saturday 29 July 2023
Friday 28 July 2023
Wednesday 19 July 2023
Friday 14 July 2023
Monday 10 July 2023
Saturday 8 July 2023
Friday 30 June 2023
Saturday 24 June 2023
Sunday 18 June 2023
Tuesday 6 June 2023
Cypress-tip moth
Next door a Cypress hedge was removed and this morning this micro moth Argyresthia cupressella appeared,
Saturday 27 May 2023
Thursday 25 May 2023
Friday 19 May 2023
Wednesday 26 April 2023
Bill taken on a new trail camera. Two old cameras, one slightly damaged, taken in a burglary in which very little was taken! Replacing the window glazed unit cost about the same as the stuff taken. WHY? If the burglar is watching this, I would like to have a chat in confidence; he is obviously desparate and needs help. You also probably need help with your new camera.
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