by Steve | Jul 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group 5 July, 2023 Drab Lopper moth – Minoa murinata In spite of its common name, there was a good deal of excitement among the members of the WFSG, when several specimens of this day-time flying moth were recorded during a recent visit to the...
by Steve | Jul 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group 5 July, 2023 Glint of gold – Golden-ringed Dragonfly On a recent July field meeting of the WFSG to the Wyre, we were treated to the sight of one of the UK’s spectacular dragonflies – the Golden-ringed dragonfly. The...
by Steve | May 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group May, 2023 Bryophilous fungi growing on Leucobryum glaucum – Large White-moss Bryophilous fungi growing on Leucobryum glaucum Large White-moss with growing at base of tree in acid woodland in May 2023. Leucobryum glaucum, with its...
by Steve | May 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group 26 May, 2023 Club-tailed Dragonfly emergence The Club-tailed Dragonfly emergence period for 2023 is almost over now after two weeks and already it looks like a better year than 2022. The only way to assess how well this dragonfly is doing is to...
by Steve | May 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group 23 May, 2023 Narrow-leaved Helleborine (Cephalanthera longifolia) One of our special Forest plants flowers in May and can be surprisingly difficult to see in dappled shade. The Narrow-leaved Helleborine is a botanical treasure that exudes...
by Steve | May 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group 14 May, 2023 Common Cardinal beetle (Pyrochroa serraticornis) This attractive beetle feeds on small insects and pollen. Eggs are laid under bark of dead trees in which the larvae feed for at least 2 years. These beetles can be found across...
by Steve | Apr 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group 23 April, 2023 Greater Fork-moss (Dicranum majus) Dicranum majus Greater Fork-moss found growing along Bell Brook valley, Wyre on Sunday 23 April 2023. Dicranum majus plays a significant role in its ecosystem. As a moss, it helps retain...
by Steve | Mar 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group March 1, 2023 Orthotrichum pulchellum – Elegant Bristle-moss On a recent visit to Habberley Valley by the Wyre Forest Study Group, Ann Hill found Orthotrichum pulchellum Elegant Bristle-moss growing on a hazel branch. The photos...
by Steve | Mar 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group March 1, 2023 A Loveliness of Ladybirds? The Harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) is a species of ladybird beetle that is native to Asia but has been introduced to many other regions of the world, including Europe, North America, and...
by Steve | Oct 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Wyre Forest Study Group 9 Oct, 2022 CSI (Crayfish Survey Investigation) team in the forest The fate and status of the freshwater crayfish in the streams of the Wyre Forest has been the subject of detailed research by members of the WFSG team for several...
