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Saturday, 28 August 2010

dragonflies


Golden-ringed dragonfly Cordulegaster boltonii (top) and Common Darter Sympetrum striolatum (bottom), both seen at Ipley August 2010. The Golden-ringed female is the longest UK Dragonfly.

emperor moth caterpillar

A beautiful Emperor moth caterpillar we saw on the heathland near Ipley in the New Forest. Saturnia pavonia, feeds on heather and brambles.