Suffolk Bits and Bobs

 Following our week in Suffolk there are a few more sightings to report.

First up is the Small Red-eyed Damselfly. We saw this species in both Aldeburgh and Southwold. In Aldeburgh, it was on the garden pond of the house where we were staying. In Southwold, it was found on the boating lake, by the pier.

Small Red-eyed Damselfly

Also by the pier was a new species for me, an Emperor Moth caterpillar. One I wasn't expecting to find!

Emperor Moth

The final record was a beautiful Mint Moth (Pyraustra aurata) that I found in the garden in Aldeburgh.

Mint Moth

Mottistone Gardens

While we're away, Jayne and I like to visit National Trust properties in the area. On Monday we went to the National Trust's Mottistone Gardens, and had a few hours walking around the gardens and nearby countryside.

Whilst there, we looked at the wildlife, especially the insects, and Jayne spotted this amazing creature, a Great Green Bush-cricket.

Great Green Bush-cricket

This one was a male, and about 4cm long, but the females can grow up to 7cm long! More details here.

Whilst there, we also spotted Gatekeepers, Meadow Browns and Red Admiral, along with this lovely Mint Moth, which I believe is Pyraustra aurata.

Pyraustra aurata