Tim Hodge

Jo, I tell a lie, the Nicotiana sylvestris is still going strong about 100 metres west of the Coop in Acle, look for the For Sale sign @jo-the-botanist.bsky.social

Not sure but doubt it, although they're still in flower in gardens at the moment.

I recorded this as a pavement weed in Acle in early July but haven't got round to adding it to iRecord yet. Lovely plant.

Any moth-ers , any thoughts on this one from east Norfolk last night, rather worn and not very obliging. Thanks @mothiduk.bsky.social

Thanks Steve, yes I did think it must be a Scarce Bordered Straw, but I haven't seen one looking quite like that before.

Any thoughts on this one, east Norfolk last night? Thanks @mothiduk.bsky.social

I feel I should gently point out that I showed them the Lejops...

Several White Admirals showing well at Swanton Abbott Low Common this morning.

A lovely Striped Hawk-moth in my moth trap in east Norfolk this morning.

Breckland Landscape Recovery getting it just right. Ambitious, but achievable. Complex enough to hit objectives for nature, but straightforward enough to actually be delivered. Enthusiastic, but realistic leadership. It’s conservation Baby Bear’s porridge. Well done them 👏👏

Or could the first one be Phyllonorycter nicellii, possibly?

@mothiduk.bsky.social Grateful for your thoughts on these three: Phyllonorycter klemannella? Phyllonorycter platani? and not sure on the third. All in Norwich today. Thanks.

Labour’s great nature sellout is the worst attack on England’s ecosystems I’ve seen in my lifetime | George Monbiot The horrifying planning bill, which rips up environmental protections, was drafted with CEOs in mind. We know because Keir Starmer told us, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

'Growth at any cost' is going to be very expensive.
Labour’s great nature sellout is the worst attack on England’s ecosystems I’ve seen in my lifetime | George Monbiot www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

A lovely Eyed Hawk Moth in my garden in Horsey this morning.

I wouldn't like to say on this one. Can I suggest you post it on to the Hoverfly Recording Scheme Facebook page who will be able to assist.

Pleased to see the scarce dune loving spider Marpissa nivoyi at Horsey dunes yesterday. Long known from the North Norfolk coast but just a single record from the East Norfolk dunes until now.

A nice fresh Yellow Horned in my moth trap this morning. Widespread in woodland but scarce in coastal east Norfolk, only my second record in 11 years at Horsey.

Lovely spring morning in east Norfolk, Bitterns booming, Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs singing and this Comma soaking up the sunshine.

Thanks James, in fact Jo Parmenter advises me it's Sweet Violet var dumetorum.

Could this violet be Viola alba? On a roadside verge in Horsey this morning.

Hi Barry, still on my to do list I'm afraid, but I haven't forgotten about it!

Should the organised criminality of shot raptors, destroyed peat reserves and flooded homes continue? I think not, please sign.

Syntormon metathesis

Syntormon metathesis is a small dolichopid fly which was only recognised as British a few years ago, but appears to be sparsely present in fenland habitat in the east of England. It also appears, unusually, to be winter active judging by this female near Great Yarmouth in Norfolk today.

My downloadable species guide & atlas to psyllids in Norfolk is now available on the NNNS website here: norfolknaturalists.org.uk/wp/wp-conten... This is a follow up to the article in NNNS Transactions with more pictures, ID tips etc to complement existing ID resources.

Coenosia minutalis, Winterton Dunes NNR, Norfolk, August 2024

For those dipterists pining for the buzzing of summer wings, here's quite a scarce muscid fly, a coastal sand dune specialist, this one from Winterton Dunes in Norfolk in August - Coenosia minutalis. @ukmuscidae.bsky.social

Pre-publication offer: Flies of Britain and Ireland

I have just ordered this, not due until next autumn, but definitely need it to add to my library! #PSL

Aphids aren't everyone's idea of excitement, but this one has cool eyes on stalks. This is Caricosipha paniculatae, found on sedge at Sweetbriar Marshes in Norwich today and no doubt very under-recorded. Thanks to James Emerson for the ID.

I think I'm up to four now, Dave!

Great, thanks Barry, I'll give it a go.