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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust - the aerial hunter of autumn (opens the original)
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Autumn is here, but while many insects are becoming less visible, one impressive aerial hunter is still patrolling the skies. On a warm September afternoon, look out for the migrant hawker dragonfly. (Image: Richard Burkmar) On a warm September afternoon, look out for the migrant hawker dragonfly as it darts around ponds, gardens and hedgerows, bringing flashes of blue and yellow to the changing season. The migrant hawker is a later-flying dragonfly, usually on the wing from the end of July thro
European hornets are ‘gentle giants’ and a gardener’s natural ally (opens the original)
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Few insects command attention quite like the European hornet. Large, loud and boldly marked, they can appear fearsome at first glance, yet despite their appearance they are often misunderstood. Far from being a creature to fear, the European hornet is a valuable part of our natural world: a pollinator, a predator and a gardener’s friend. The European hornet is the UK’s only native hornet and is significantly larger than the common wasp. Its distinctive appearance is designed to signal danger: a
Meet Britain’s striped grassland hunter (opens the original)
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The wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi) is one of Britain’s most eye-catching arachnids. With bold stripes and a beautifully engineered web, this orb-weaving spider is hard to miss where it occurs. Once largely associated with southern England, it is now spreading further north as suitable habitat becomes available. The female is the star of the show. Much larger than the male, she wears vivid yellow, black and white markings that give the species its wasp-like appearance. This striking mimicry may
Amazing migratory insect to spot in Hampshire this month (opens the original)
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A touch of the Mediterranean to Hampshire One of the most fascinating insects to look out for during late summer is the hummingbird hawk-moth, a remarkable visitor that travels thousands of miles from southern Europe and North Africa to reach the UK. It could be mistaken for a tiny bird as this unusual moth is best known for its ability to hover in front of flowers while feeding on nectar. Its wings beat so rapidly that they become a blur, creating a distinctive humming sound. Equipped with a lo
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust - Meadowsweet's summer feast for wildlife (opens the original)
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July is the perfect time to spot meadowsweet in flower. Growing in damp meadows, along riverbanks and beside ditches, this native wildflower is hard to miss. Its tall stems are topped with frothy clouds of creamy-white flowers and a distinctive sweet scent that drifts through the warm summer air. While meadowsweet is an attractive part of the summer countryside, it is far more than just a pretty flower. It plays an important role in supporting wildlife, providing food and shelter for a wide rang
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