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.