Pregnant Green dock beetle 16 August 2011 by David Found late spring/early summer on dock leaves, which the young eat. Their bright green colour is unmistakable. This female is pregnant. Her body has swollen up so that the wings only cover the front section.
Thistle and white campion flowers 16 August 2011 by David A thistle and white campion growing closely together.
Bee feeding on a St Johns wort flower 16 August 2011 by David At the height of its flowering season, St John’s wort attracts crowds of bees and hoverflies.
Large bolete 15 August 2011 by David This mushroom had a large and uneven cap on top of a very short stem.