Linacre Insects - 30th March 2019

Yesterday afternoon the temperature rose to 15 degrees celsius, so I decided to have my first proper look for insects at Linacre this year. Luke had already seen 2 Brimstones and 2 Peacocks on Friday 29th, so I knew there were a few insects about.

I walked along the south side of the middle reservoir, and managed to see a total of 4 Peacocks, 3 Commas and 3 Dark-edged Bee Flies.

Peacock

Comma

Dark-edged Bee Fly

Along with these three species, I also managed to spot my first species of hoverfly, a Drone Fly (Eristalis sp.) , and a bee species , which may be some kind of Mining Bee. I'll update if, and when I manage to get a proper identification.