The ragwort in the clearings was a magnet for insects, especially Eristalis hoverflies and Peacock butterflies. Several Six-belted Clearwings came to lure on the Birds'-foot Trefoil rich parts of the brickworks but I failed to attract any species in the woodland today.
Gasteruption jaculator
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Southern Hawker Aeshna cyanea
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Volucella pellucens
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Canon Powershot A640