Saturday 4th January

Wildfowl counts from the estuary on the dropping tide included 585 Teal, 236 Wigeon, 89 Shelduck and three Red-breasted Merganser with four Greenshank and a Peregrine also present. 

Elsewhere two pairs of Shoveler and a Water Rail were at the Main Pond, 20 Common Scoter and two Eider were offshore with nine Cirl Bunting, five Bullfinch, two Goldcrest and two Chiffchaff in the bushes.

Year list addition:

72. Peregrine
73. Goldcrest
74. Common Scoter

Ringing News: A successful DCWRG cannon-netting session, of sorts, this morning, only the one Oystercatcher the main target was caught and ringed but 156 Dunlin were also trapped, most now sporting coded colour-rings. Two notable recoveries were metal ringed birds from Germany and Sweden. 

Wildlife Review 2024: Butterflies

The site was not spared from the nationally decline in butterfly numbers with the damp spring having a notable impact, especially amongst grassland species. Those seemingly most affected were Large Skipper, Small Copper, Brown Argus and Common Blue. Migrant species were also fewer compared with previous years particularly Large White and Red Admiral.

Although usually recorded in small numbers annually, there were no records this year of Ringlet, for the first time since they were first recorded in 2008, or Brimstone.

Small Skipper 

A summer butterfly of grass meadows; and the commonest skipper on site. The first of the year was on 5th June with multiple sightings until 31st July. Peak number was 20 on 27th June.

Small Skipper 25th June - Dean Hall

Large Skipper

A declining species with just four recording days (cf. five in 2023 and eight in 2022) and only found in ones or twos in grass meadows between 2nd June and 1st July.

Large Skipper 12th June - Alan Keatley

Orange-tip

The butterfly that represents spring at Dawlish Warren, with another welcome increase following a barren period. The first of the year was on 12th April and it was a continuing feature throughout April and May with mating pairs and competing males in the flower meadows. The final sighting of the year was on 2nd June.

Orange-tip 28th April - Kevin Rylands

Large White

Less numerous than Small White with 23 recorded days (cf. 30 in 2023). A migratory species, but also breeds on site with caterpillars noted on Sea Rocket and pre-pupation on buildings. First record of the year was on 18th March with one in April, two in May, one in June, three in July and four in August. An expected migrant increase saw 10 recording days in September. The last of the year was on 19th October.

Small White

A common resident and migratory species recorded on 63 days between the first on 3rd May and last on 10th October (cf. 60 in 2023). Migrant numbers began to increase through August and September with 30 plus on 9th September. On many days in the autumn, it was the most numerous species.

Green-veined White

A two-generation butterfly, usually found in low numbers. The first of the spring was noted on 20th April with a further April sighting on 28th. Numbers peaked in May with eight recorded days, reducing to just two in early June. The summer generation started with one on 14th July, with two more sightings in July, two in August and finally one on 9th September.

Clouded Yellow

In line with other migrant butterflies a poor year with just three individuals, two on 18th September and one on 1st October. Not unprecedented and numbers vary from year to year (cf. eight recording days in 2023 with multiple sightings and four recording days in 2022).

Wall Brown 

A 'good' year for this dune species with ten recording days (cf. four in 2023), though still much declined. Seven sightings between 9th & 25th May represented the spring generation with single sightings on 30th August, 22nd September and 19th October the summer/autumn generations.

Wall Brown 19th October - Kevin Rylands

Speckled Wood

One of the commonest butterfly species on site with regular sightings between March and October in woodland areas. The first of the year was on 18th March. The species was recorded on five days in March, four in April and 12 in May. Numbers dropped in mid-summer with records on six days in June, five in July before picking up again with 13 days in August, 16 in September and 10 in October. The last record of the year was on 26th October.

Meadow Brown 

Probably the commonest summer species in flower and grassland meadows. Sixty recording days this year is a typical showing. The first sighting was on 25th May, with almost daily sightings until the last on 19th October.

Gatekeeper 

An abundant summer butterfly with a short flight period. A common species (although numbers were fewer this year) was recorded almost daily between 24th June and 17th August, favouring bramble bushes and found throughout the site.

Gatekeeper 13th July - Kevin Rylands

Marbled White

Three recording days is a typical showing in recent years for this summer grassland species. It has a short flight period with single sightings on 27th & 29th June and 13th July.

Marbled White 29th June - Lee Collins

Red Admiral 

Predictably the earliest butterfly of the year with one on the 5th January, the only January record. Winter appearances are sporadic as individuals emerge from hibernation, with just four records in February. There were none in March and only one in April, three in May and two in June. Numbers remained low with just ones or twos recorded on eight days in July and eight days in August. The usual autumn migrant movement was down, although recorded on most days in September and October, no large movement was noted with numbers barely reaching double figures. The last of the year were on the wing on 14-15th & 24th December. 

Painted Lady

Fewer recording days this year with 15 (cf. 16 in 2023). Widespread sightings between 15th May and 20th September covered three generations with four recording days in May, three in July and seven in September. Maximum was four on both 16th May and 12th September. Exceptionally late individuals were active on 25th November and 3rd December. 

Painted Lady 12th September - Alan Keatley

Peacock 

A reasonably showing with over wintering adults on 15th & 18th February. Spring generation emerged with seven recording dates in March, six in April and eight in May. The inter-generational lull produced one record in June, before picking up again with four in July. Numbers then tailed off abruptly with just one in August, none in September and last one on 17th October.

Small Tortoiseshell 

A species that had a better year with seven recording days (cf. six in 2023 and four in 2022), although still low by historical standards. Widespread records with one on 4th May, two in July, one in August and three in September, last on 21st.

Comma

A pick-up in numbers with 10 recording days, compared with five in 2023. Single records on 21st March and 18th April represented the spring generation. A stronger second generation recorded one in July, one in August, five September with the last one of the year on 1st October.

Comma 12th September - Alan Keatley

Small Copper

Another butterfly species with reduced numbers this year with only 35 recording days (cf. 60 in 2023). A two generation grassland species. The spring generation started with an early sighting on 18th April. There were 13 spring generation recording days and 22 in a protracted second generation between 22nd June and 23rd September.

Small Copper 1st May - Dean Hall

Holly Blue

A peripheral woodland species, sightings are sporadic, usually around Holly and Ivy. Similar to other species it had a poor year with only four recording days compared with 12 in 2023. Single sightings were on 13th April, 9th May, 27th June and 27th July.

Brown Argus 

Fewer this year with 13 recording days (cf. 19 in 2023). A species of short grassland, the spring generation was between 15th May and 8th June. The summer generation was on the wing from 14th July to 13th September.

Brown Argus 5th September - Alan Keatley

Common Blue

Another grassland species with reduced numbers with 41 recording days (cf. 53 in 2023).  Although it has two generations sightings were evenly spread between the first on  5th May and 10th October.

Data from the Recording Group's Birdtrack account.

Wildlife Review 2024 - Moths

A total of 279 species were recorded during the year, with 104 of these only seen at light traps set on 20th June and 27th August. The majority were mostly from leafmines, with occasional adult and other larval records.

A total of 15 species were added to the Warren list, including eight confirmed breeding. Devon’s fourth Bright Wave on 21st Jul was the most notable migrant, with the first Tree-lichen Beauty possibly already resident. Fig-leaf Skeletoniser Choreutis nemorana certainly were, with large numbers discovered at all stages, just the second Devon record. 

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Fig-leaf Skeletoniser Choreutis nemorana 12th & 20th Sep - Kevin Rylands

Other new discoveries included larval cases of White-legged Case-bearer Coleophora albitarsella on Ground-Ivy and Pistol Case-bearer Coleophora anatipennella on Blackthorn, leafmines of Shining Hawthorn Dot (Greenish Thorn Pigmy) Stigmella hybnerella and Blackthorn Blister Moth (Striped Bent-wing) Lyonetia prunifoliella and an adult Common Oak Leaf-miner (Midget) Phyllonorycter quercifoliella, confirming previously suspected mines. 

Common Oak Leaf-miner Phyllonorycter quercifoliella 27th Apr - Kevin Rylands

Pistol Case-bearer Coleophora anatipennella 26th May – Kevin Rylands

Recent discoveries still finding the Warren to their liking included Least Carpet, Portland Ribbon Wave and Rosy(-striped) Knot-horn Oncocera semirubella, with the nationally scarce Reed Beauty (New Marsh Cosmet) Cosmopterix scribaiella, Alexanders StrawAethes deaurana and Box-tree Moth Cydalima perspectalis breeding on site.

A further 25 species were recorded for the first time in at least six years including Fern, Latticed Heath, Lunar Hornet Moth, Pinion-streaked Snout, Powdered Quaker, Small Yellow Underwing, Scalloped Tortrix (Notch-wing Button) Acleris emargana, Brindled (Argent) Apple Tip Moth Argyresthia curvella and Obscure Snout (Small Sober) Anarsia spartiella.

Small Yellow Underwing 9th May - Alan Keatley

Other local specialties recorded included Rolled Grass-moth (Waste Grass-veneer) Pediasia contaminella, Sandhill Knot-horn Anerastia lotella, Sorrel Cap (Bent-wing) Opostega salaciella, Crescent Plume Marasmarcha lunaedactyla and Rest-harrow Piercer Cydia microgrammana.

Dark Seedhead Moth (Dark Fleabane Neb) Apodia (bifractella) martinii 8th Aug - Alan Keatley

Day-flying species included Nettle-tap Anthophila fabriciana from 3rd Apr, Green Longhorn Adela reaumurella from 23rd Apr, Cinnabar from 1st May, Hedge Beauty (Common Tubic) Alabonia geoffrella and Yellow Belle from 21st May, Yellow Shell from 26th May, Five-spot Burnet from 5th Jun, Six-spot Burnet from 14th Jul and Jersey Tiger from 27th Aug. As with many insects, with the exception of Six-spot Burnet numbers were down, with no reports of the usually frequent Mint Moth Pyrausta aurata.

Green Longhorn Adela reaumurella 23 Apr – Alan Keatley

Speckled Fanner Glyphipterix thrasonella 21st May- Alan Keatley

The first migrant was an early Rush Veneer Nomophila noctuella on 16th Feb, the first Silver Y arrived on 7th May with records through to 26th Oct. The only other species to record multiple arrivals were Diamondback Plutella xylostella from 17th May and Rusty-dot Pearl Udea ferrugalis from 27th Aug.

Diamondback Plutella xylostella 23rd Sep - Alan Keatley

Single records included the first Warren Bright Wave on 21st Jul, Convolvulus Hawkmoth on 16 Sep, Dark Swordgrass on 25th Sep, Hummingbird Hawkmoth on 10th Oct and Vestal on 16th Oct.

Bright Wave 21st Jul – Kevin Rylands

Over 40 species were recorded from leafmines or larval cases including Shining Alder Leaf-miner (Dark Alder Midget) Phyllonorycter klemannella, Agrimony Case-bearer Coleophora follicularis, Sea-rush Case-bearer Coleophora maritimella, White-barred Alder Dot (Pigmy) Stigmella glutinosae, Poplar Maze-miner (Bent-wing) Phyllocnistis unipunctella, Hart's-tongue Moth (Smut) Psychoides verhuella and Ramshorn (Grey) Bagworm Luffia lapidella.

Blackthorn Blister Moth Lyonetia prunifoliella 13th Oct - Kevin Rylands

Other larvae Angle Shades, Common Quaker, Mullein, Vapourer, Common Zebra Moth (Orange Crest) Helcystogramma rufescens and tents of Buff-tip and Lackey although Brown-tail nests were rare.

Common Zebra Moth Helcystogramma rufescens 6th May – Kevin Rylands

Water-dropwort Brown (Dingy Flat-body) Depressaria daucella 2nd Jun - Kevin Rylands

Friday 3rd January

A drake Goldeneye off Cockwood, the first of the winter, was the only news received. 

Year list addition:

71. Goldeneye

Wildlife Review 2024: Beetles

A very large order of insects occurring in a wide range of habitats from aquatic and inter-tidal to terrestrial and arboreal. They exploit a wide range of food sources including live prey, carrion, plants, live and rotting wood and dung. 

There are 412 species on the Warren audit, which is only 10% of the total British species. This year 160 species were noted with twenty-three new for the Recording Area. Similar to 2023 when 150 were found including thirty-four new species, clearly much more to learn about this group on site. 

Predaceous diving beetles (Dytiscidae)

An group that largely goes unnoticed on site, Agabus bipunctatus was found on damp ground by the First Pond on 3rd June and a Great Diving Beetle Dytiscus marginalis was attached to light on the night of 20th June.

Agabus bipunctatus 3rd June - Alan Keatley

Ground beetles (Carabidae)

Mostly ground-dwelling with many found under stones, logs or bark with some in more open areas.

Twenty-two species were identified this year. Under driftwood in January were Dromius meridionalis on 22nd, Demetrias atricapillus on 27th and Strand-line Burrower Broscus cephalotes on 31st. Active in February, Common Springtail Stalker Notiophilus biggutatus on 6th, Amara tibialis and Great Four-spot Treerunner Dromius quadrimaculatus on 10th, and another sun beetle, Amara communis on 24th.

Great Four-spot Treerunner Dromius quadrimaculatus 10th February - Alan Keatley

Into spring, Strawberry Seed Beetle Harpalus rufipes on 11th, Paradromius linearis on 13th, Metallic Harpalus H. affinis on 26th, Rainbow Greenclock Poecilus versicolor on 30th were seen in March. Common Sun Beetle Amara aenea on 9th and Syntomus foveatus on 18th were April additions, with Bembidion quadrimaculatum on 11th, Bembidion lampros and Clivia fosser on 15th and Amara equestris on 22nd in May.

Common Sun Beetle Amara aenea 9th April - Alan Keatley

Fewer additions later in the year with Cillenus lateralis on 19th July, Harpalus latus on 24th August, Calathus mollis on 9th and Great Blackclock Pterostitus niger on 23rd September and in October, Calathus melanocephalus on 22nd and Oxypselaphus obscurus on 25th.

Rove beetles (Staphylinidae)

By far the largest beetle family, and in most respects the most challenging to identify. Most are quick running ground predators. Only the ones with the most obvious features can be identified without microscopic examination. As a result, only fifteen species were identified this year, mainly in sandy areas.

The first of the year was Gyrohypnus angustatus on 2nd January, with the common black and red Paederus littoralis from 16th January and the menacing-looking Devil's Coach Horse Ocypus olens on 30th January. A beach dwelIing Phytosus balticus was noted on 10th February.

Devil's Coach Horse Ocypus olens 12th December - Alan Keatley

Philorinum sordidum were active on Gorse from 5th March. The elongated Xantholinus linearis was noted on 20th March and, new for the Recording Area, Anotylus rugosus was found on the beach on 3rd April. The horned Bledius spectabilis was recorded in the inter-tidal zone from 16th April.

Bledius spectabilis 16th April - Alan Keatley

Tachyporus hypnorum was found hiding under driftwood on 30th May, with the carrion eating Philanthus politus under a dead gull on 8th June. Ocypus brunnipes was noted in leaf litter by the Main Pond on 5th August, with Tachyporus dispar and the small beach dwelling Anotylus maritimus later in the month.

 

A new species for the Recording Area was the non-native Teropalpus unicolor, a minute rove beetle from Australia usually found in seaweed, located on the railway wall near Langstone Rock on 1st October. The final rove beetle addition of the year was Cafius xantholoma found on the beach on 8th November.

Dung and Scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae)

Feeding on decaying plant material or dung, and recognised by the shape of antennae. Several species are found, usually on the beach or in the dunes.

Chafers are summer scarabs, with two recorded in June, the familiar Cockchafer Melolontha melolotha on 1st and Dune Chafer Anomala dubia from 8th.

Dune Chafer Anomala dubia 8th June - Kevin Rylands

Dung beetles however can be found throughout the year, the beach below the geotube can be a productive area, with individuals often trapped by the mobile sand. The first was an Aphodius sphacelatus on 2nd January, with Aphodius foetidus on 27th. Dune Scarab Aegialia arenarius were wandering around from 6th February, with two new species for the Recording Area, Melinopterus consputus and Onthophagus medius found the same day. These were all found on the beach as were Aphodius fimetarius and A. rufipes on 26th February. A third new species was found on 10th July, Colobopterus erraticus.

Melinopterus consputus 6th February - Alan Keatley

Click beetles (Elateridae)

Although numerous and widespread few click beetle species are recorded on site. However, a new species occurred this year with Obscure Agriotes A. obscurus recorded on 7th April. The commoner orange-bodied Agrypnus murinus was noted from 9th May.

Agrypnus murinus 9th May - Alan Keatley

Longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae)

Mostly colourful elongated spring/summer beetles, frequent flower visitors.

The first of the year was Common Grammoptera G. ruficornis on Hawthorn on 29th April, with the boldly coloured Wasp Beetle Clytus arietis nectaring on flowers from 20th May.  Fairy-ring Longhorn Pseudovadonia livida noted from 2nd June, with a new species on the same date, Black-striped Longhorn Stenurella nigra. The familiar Spotted Longhorn Rutpela maculata was recorded from 25th June.

Black-striped Longhorn Stenurella nigra 2nd June - Kevin Rylands

Ladybirds (Coccinellidae)

The most familiar beetle family, colourful and spotted with some exceptions, with the smaller species often overlooked.

24-spot Ladybird Subcoccinella 24-puncta was the first species of the year on 22nd January with the first Seven-spot Ladybird Coccinella 7-punctata from 29th. Harlequin Harmonia axyridis and 22-spot Ladybird Psllobora 22-punctata both appeared on 19th February. One of the so-called obscure species, the Meadow Ladybird Rhyzobius litura was noted from 2nd March.

24-spot Ladybird Subcoccinella 24-puncta 19th February - Alan Keatley 

May saw the emergence of Two-spot Ladybird Adalia bipunctata from 17th with 10-spot Ladybird Adalia 10-punctata the next day, and the tiny red Marsh Ladybird Coccidula rufa was noted on 20th. A new species, Heather Ladybird Chilocorus bipustulatus was found on 5th June, with the first Cream-spotted Ladybird Calvia quattuordecimguttata noted on 24th June. 

Heather Ladybird Chilocorus bipustulatus 5th June - Alan Keatley

The vegetarian Orange Ladybird Halyzia sedecimguttata and 16-spot Ladybird Tyttaspis 16-punctata were first noted on 15th and 25th August respectively. A Pine Ladybird Exochomus quadripustulatus on 14th September was the last new species for the year.

Leaf and flea beetles (Chrysomelidae)

Another sizable family, largely consisting of leaf eating species. Many are colourful, although some of these still require microscopic scrutiny and some are plant specific.

A hibernating Blue Willow Beetle Phratora vulgatissima was the first noted on 24th January, with the second, Large-striped Flea Beetle Phyllotreta nemorum on 18th February, a new species for the Warren. March saw Prasocuris phellandrii, a leaf miner of marsh plants on 6th with a Bloody-nosed Beetle Timarcha tenebricosa, the largest leaf beetle, on the beach on 19th March, only the second for the Warren.

Bloody-nosed Beetle Timarcha tenebricosa 19th March - Alan Keatley

Red Poplar Leaf Beetle Chrysomela populi was first noted on 3rd April, Knotweed Leaf Beetle Gastrophysa polygoni on 16th April and Yellow Flag Leaf Beetle Aphthona nonstriata were active from 28th April, with the first of many Alder Leaf Beetle Agelastica alni the next day.

Alder Leaf Beetle Agelastica alni 1st June - Kevin Rylands

May saw eight new species emergences including Knotgrass Leaf Beetle Chrysolina polita on 9th, Small-striped Flea Beetle Phyllotreta undulata, a new species for the Recording Area on 11th and Nightshade Flea Beetle Psylliodes affinis, Bruchus atomarius and another new species Cryptocephalus moraei all on 17th.

Cryptocephalus moraei 17th May - Alan Keatley

In June Willow Flea Beetle Crepidodera fulvicornis was noted on 17th, with another new species found on 23rd July, Cryptocephalus fulvus. In a poor year just one Asparagus Beetle Crioceris asparagi was spotted on its host plant on 30th July. The striking Fleabane Tortoise Beetle Cassida murraea was also a new species on 5th August, with Thistle Tortoise Beetle C. rubiginosa from 24th August.

Fleabane Tortoise Beetle Cassida murraea 5th August - Alan Keatley

Turnip Flea Beetle Phyllotreta nigripes was the fourth new species on 9th September, with Rosemary Beetle Chrysolina americana was noted on its foodplant on 1st October and the usually numerous Bronze Leaf Beetle Chrysolina banksia only noted on 17th October.

Weevils (Curculoinidae)

The second largest family after rove beetles, most readily identified as weevils by their snout (rostrum). Many species are challenging to identify, but the host plant can also act as a useful indicator. A total of twenty-eight species were record this year.

The first of the year was the robust Marram Weevil Philopedon plaglatum on 6th February with Gorse Weevil Exapion ulicis, a plantain weevil Trichosirocalus troglodytes and Orthochaetes insignis all noted on 19th. Also, in February the clover weevil Hypera postica and the gorse weevil Sitona striatellus were added to the year's audit.

Marram Weevil Philopedon plaglatum 20th April - Kevin Rylands

Into March, the willow-feeding Dorytomus taeniatus was active from 3rd with Black Marram Weevil Otiorhychus atropteus on 17th, the wood-boring Euophryum confine on 18th, a Mecinus circulatus on 26th, the first record since 2017, and the Cabbage Leaf Weevil Ceutorhynchus contractus and Sea Beet Weevil Lixus scabricollis both on 30th.

Mecinus circulatus 26th March - Alan Keatley

New for the Recording Area a clover weevil Hypera nigrivostris was a good find on 20th April. End of the month saw the dock weevil Perapion violaceum from 20th, Polydrusus cervinus on 26th and two mallow weevils, Aspidapion radiolus and Pseudapion rufirostre on 27th.

Added to the year list in May were Small Nettle Weevil Nedyus quadrimaculatus, Phyllobius argentatus and Phyllobius pyri on 17th and Loosestrife Weevil Nanophyes marmoratus on 30th. Protapion apricans, another clover weevil, was added the site audit on 19th June, with another mallow weevil Malvapion malve and the leafmines of an oak weevil Orchestes pilosus on 24th June. 

Loosestrife Weevil Nanophyes marmoratus 30th May - Alan Keatley

Into July Black Vine Weevil Otiorhynchus sulcatus and a willow leaf weevil Tachyerges salicis on 6th and a pea weevil Sitona lineatus on 23rd. The last addition of the year was an iris weevil Monoychus punctalbum on 9th September.

 

Other species (representing smaller beetle families) this year included:

Whirligig beetles (Gyrinidae): Brackish Whirligig Gyrinus caspius were active on the surface of the smaller ponds from 20th May.

Water scavenger beetles (Hydrophilidae): Heophorus brevipalpis on 6th February and Cercyon littoralis on 3rd April and Sphaeridium bipunctlatum on 16th April.

Clown beetles (Histeridae): Hypocaccus dimidiatus on 11th March and 11th November, both found on the beach.

Hypocaccus dimidiatus 11th November - Alan Keatley

Round fungus beetles (Leiodidae): Catops grandicollis was found on carrion on 17th October.

Stag beetles (Lucanidae): Lesser Stag Beetle Dorcus parallelipipedus, the only species found on site was noted on 25th June.

Pill beetles (Byrrhidae): Cytilus sericeus on 28th April, new for the Recording Area, was the sole representative.

Cytilus sericeus 28th April - Kevin Rylands

Variegated mud loving beetles (Heteroceridae): The tiny inter-tidal Heterocerus fossor was an unexpected new species on 24th August.

Heterocerus fossor 24th August - Alan Keatley

Soldier beetles (Cantharidae): Low in numbers this year with Cantharis cryptica from 14th May, C. rustica from 20th May, Common Red Soldier Beetle Rhagonycha fulva from 24th June and Malthinus flaveolus on 13th July.

Spider beetles (Ptinidae): A Furniture Beetle Anobium punctatum, aka Woodworm, was attracted to a recently cut willow on 15th August.

Soft-winged flower beetles (Melyridae): Cordylepherus viridis, a malachite beetle, was active from 11th June with Dasytes plumbeus from 17th June.

Cordylepherus viridis 11th June - Alan Keatley

Silken fungus beetles (Cryptophagidae): Micrambe ulicis, a common gorse beetle from 18th February and Antherophagus silaceus added to the site audit on 7th July.

Shining flower beetles (Phalacridae): An Olibrus affinis on 28th May was a site first.

Short-winged flower beetles (Kateretidae): Nettle Pollen Beetle Brachypterus urticae from 12th June.

Handsome fungus beetles (Endomychidae): False Ladybird Endomychus coccineus on 3rd August was only the second Warren record.

False Ladybird Endomychus coccineus 3rd August - Alan Keatley

Minute scavenger beetles (Latrididae): Cartodere bifasciata on 6th July followed by C. nodifer on 23rd September.

Tumbling flower beetles (Mordellidae): Anaspis maculata from 17th May and A. frontalis, another new species, on 3rd June.

Darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae): Phylan gibbus active from 8th February, Nalassus laeviotostriatus from 26th February with Phaleria cadaverina on 11th May and Lagria hirta from 24th June.

Nalassus laeviotostriatus 26th February - Alan Keatley

False blister beetles (Oedemeridae): Numerous Thick-thighed Pollen Beetle Oedemera nobilis were noted from 20th May, with Oedemera lurida from 25th May and Wharf Borer Nacerdes melanura was a good find under driftwood on 5th June, with others found later in the month.

Wharf Borer Nacerdes melanura 5th June - Alan Keatley

Cardinal beetles (Pyrochoidae): The distinctive Red-headed Cardinal Beetle Pyrochroa seraticornis were active from 15th May.

Red-headed Cardinal Beetle Pyrochroa seraticornis 15th May - Alan Keatley