Pannel Valley NR
10th May 2006, WednesdayAs the weather warms up, many early butterflies and dragonflies can be seen on the wing. A butterfly survey on the reserve today revealed 11 species, including typical early species such as Peacock and Red Admiral, as well as less expected species like Small Copper and Green Hairstreak. If you are interested in surveying butterflies in your area then please visit http://www.butterfly-conservation.org/bnm/index.html.
 
Several Hairy Dragonfly were observed avidly feeding on St. Mark’s flies and Large Red Damselfly were also on the wing. Finally, the first immigrant Silver Y moths from the continent have been seen in recent days.
