Creeping Thistle

10th July 2010, Saturday

Small patches of Creeping Thistle are excellent places to hunt for insects, they can be confiding as they feed on the nectar and pollen a nice selection was found near the viewpoint. 

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Helophilus trivittatus

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Peacock

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Eristalis pertinax

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Marbled White

Posted in Insects, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve | by Sam Smith

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