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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Ectoprocta
Flustra foliacea (Hornwrack)
The left-over signs of this species recorded along the beach at Horsey
on 13/2.
Phylum Cnidaria
Class Anthozoa
Actinia equina (Beadlet Anemone)
Noted on rocks at Porlock on 22/5.
Class Scyphozoa
Aurelia aurita (Common Jellyfish)
Identified from rock-pools at Seahouses on 25/7.
Phylum Annelida
Class Polychaeta
Arenicolidae sp. (Lugworm sp.)
Holes were seen being extruded at Blue Anchor Bay on 24/5.
Class Oligochaeta
Oligochaeta sp. (Earthworm sp.)
Common in the garden.
Phylum Echinodermata
Asterias rubens (Common Starfish)
Starfish looking like this species were noted from rock-pools at Seahouses
on 25/7.
Phylum Chilopoda
Chilopoda sp. (Centipede sp.)
Unidentified centipedes recorded in the garden from 12/3.
Phylum Diplopoda
Diplopoda sp. (Millipede sp.)
Unidentified millipedes recorded in the garden.
Phylum Mollusca
Class Polyplacophora
Polyplacophora sp. (Chiton sp.)
These unusual little beasties were noted in rock-pools at Seahouses
on 25/7.
Class Gastropoda
Patella vulgata (Common Limpet)
Noted at Blue Anchor on 24/5.
Littorina sp. (Periwinkle sp.)
Noted at Blue Anchor on 24/5.
Crepidula fornicata (Slipper Limpet)
Lots of shells along the beach at Climping Gap on 19/3.
Buccinum undatum (Common Whelk)
Egg-cases and shells at Climping Beach on 19/3.
Nassarius reticulatus (Netted Dogwhelk)
A shell looking like this species recorded from Climping Gap on 19/3.
Lymnaeidae sp. (Pond Snail sp.)
Lots of snails in our garden pond, unidentifiable from my books.
Succinea pfeifferi
A snail probably this species identified from Surlingham Church Marsh
on 29/4.
Arion ater
Common, first noted at Malham Tarn on 19/4.
Oxychilus cellarius (Cellar Glass Snail)
Identified from The Nunnery on 11/2 and in the garden on 20/2.
Limax maximus
Identified in the garden on 12/5.
Deroceras reticulatum (Grey Field Slug)
Identified in the garden on 20/2.
Milax budapestensis (Budapest Slug)
Identified in the garden on 22/2.
Trichia hispida (Hairy Snail)
Identified from Barnhamcross Common on 24/2.
Helicella caperata
Identified from The Nunnery on 20/3 and from Whitlingham on 22/4.
Cepaea nemoralis (Brown-lipped Snail)
Widespread, noted in the Brecks at least.
Cepaea hortensis (White-lipped Snail)
Widespread in the Broads at least.
Helix aspersa (Common Garden Snail)
Common in the garden from 21/3.
Class Bivalvia
Bivalvia sp. (Razor Shell sp.)
Empty shells recorded on the beach at Horsey on at least 13/2.
Mytilus edulis (Common Mussel)
Noted from rock-pools at Seahouses on 25/7.
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Crustacea
Cirripedia sp. (Acorn Barnacle sp.)
Noted at Porlock on 22/5.
Talitrus sp. (Sandhopper sp.)
Recorded from Pagham Harbour on 6/5 and Blue Anchor on 24/5.
Gammarus sp. (Freshwater Shrimp sp.)
Noted from a stream at Coombe Bottom, near Waterrow, on 23/5.
Carcinus maenus (Common Shore Crab)
Live ones noted at Pagham Harbour on 6/5 and dead shells at Blue Anchor
on 24/5.
Eupagurus bernhardus (Common Hermit-crab)
Hermit-crabs were noted in rock-pools at Seahouses on 25/7.
Philoscia muscorum (Common Striped Woodlouse)
Tentatively identified in the garden on 12/3.
Class Arachnida
Eutrombidium rostratus (Velvet Mite)
Noted in the garden on 25/3.
Ixodes ricinus (Sheep Tick)
At least two on Jess on 7/6.
Opiliones sp. (Harvestman sp.)
Different species recorded at Worthing on 6/5 and at Two Mile Bottom
on 23/8.
Amaurobius similis
Frequently noted in the house from 1/2.
Dysdera sp.
Noted in the house on 19/5 and out in the garden on 13/8.
Misumena vatia
Identified from Brettenham Heath on 24/8.
Diaea dorsata
Identified from Brettenham Heath on 24/8.
Salticus scenicus
Identified on the wall of the house on 12/3.
Alopecosa barbipes
Identified from the Nunnery Lakes on 9/3 and Thetford Warren on 7/4.
Alopecosa pulverulenta
Identified from Thetford Warren on 7/4.
Textrix denticulata
Found in the garden moth-trap on 8/3.
Tegenaria sp.
First noted at home on 19/1, presumably T. duellica or T. saeva. Also
at The Nunnery.
Enoplognatha ovata
Recorded from Barnhamcross Common on 20/7.
Tetragnatha montana
Recorded from Whitlingham CP on 12/3.
Tetragnatha extensa
Identified from Lindley on 16/4.
Meta mengei
One identified from Hickling, on oak, on 26/3.
Araneus diadematus
First noted on Barnhamcross Common on 14/8; also in the garden.
Nuctenea umbratica
Noted in the garden from 23/2, especially along the fence and by the
shed.
Araniella sp.
Noted in the house on 30/4 and 1/5.
Zygiella x-notata
Recorded from the garden on 13/1 onwards.
Agalenatea redii
Identified from Marsham Heath on 21/4.
Neoscona adianta
Identified at Barnhamcross Common on 2/8.
Larinioides cornutus
Identified at Surlingham Church Marsh on 12/8.
Pisaura mirabilis
Recorded in the garden on 21/4.
Class Insecta
Order Thysanura
Lepisma saccharina (Silverfish)
Noted in the house on 15/5.
Order Ephemeroptera
Ephemera danica
This or similar three-tailed mayfly with well-marked wings noted by
The Nunnery on 8/5.
Chloeon dipterum
This or similar small mayfly in the moth-trap in the garden on 15/5.
Order Odonata
A good selection, the highlight being Scarce Chaser. A welcome increase
in Emperor Dragonfly records also.
Calopteryx virgo (Beautiful Demoiselle)
Singles were recorded at Ambersham Common on 6/5 and Washbattle Bridge
on 25/5, but none in East Anglia.
Calopteryx splendens (Banded Demoiselle)
The first of the year was on Barnhamcross Common on 15/5 and the last
at the Nunnery Lakes on 7/8, with further records from Trowse Meadows
and Caistor Fort, as well as common along the Little Ouse by The Nunnery
but mostly unrecorded.
Lestes sponsa (Emerald Damselfly)
Noted at Frost's Common on 12/7 (identified on clasper shape - no
Scarce Emerald seen) and one at Winterton on 5/8.
Pyrrohosoma nymphula (Large Red Damselfly)
The first of the year were noted at Whitlingham on 1/5. A newly emerged
one was by the garden pond on 13/5 proving breeding in the garden.
Also recorded from Barnhamcross Common and Pilning but many must have
gone unrecorded.
Coenagrion puella (Azure Damselfly)
The first of the year were at Surlingham Church Marsh on 13/5 with
further records from Nunnery Lakes and Castle Marshes but mostly unrecorded.
Coenagrion pulchellum (Variable Damselfly)
Identified at Upton Fen on 22/6 and Castle Marshes on 24/6, on outward
appearance only but both are recognised sites for the species.
Enallagma cyathigerum (Common Blue Damselfly)
The first were on Barnhamcross Common on 8/5 and then no more written
down, although common and widespread.
Ishnura elegans (Blue-tailed Damselfly)
The first of the year were on Barnhamcross Common on 16/5 with further
records from Rockland, Hickling, Castle Marshes, Bramerton and Nunnery
Lakes but probably more widespread and unrecorded.
Erythromma najas (Red-eyed Damselfly)
Most records from the Nunnery Lakes where noted on at least seven
dates between 16/5 and 4/9, including a record along the river bordering
the SE corner of Barnhamcross Common. The only other locality was
Woodbastwick Fen on 28/8.
Brachytron pratense (Hairy Dragonfly)
The only record was from Surlingham Church Marsh on 13/5.
Aeshna juncea (Common Hawker)
The only record was from Haweswater on 3/9.
Aeshna mixta (Migrant Hawker)
The first of the year were noted at Thetford Warren on 4/8 then widespread
until 1/10 at Hickling but strangely no later records. Other recorded
localities were Whitlingham, Swardeston, Barnhamcross Common, Rockland,
Stoke Holy Cross (garden), Nunnery Lakes and Horsey.
Aeshna cyanea (Southern Hawker)
The first of the year was on Barnhamcross Common on 20/6 and the last
recorded at Hickling on 1/10, with other localities including Thetford
town centre and the garden in Stoke Holy Cross.
Aeshna grandis (Brown Hawker)
The first of the year was at The Nunnery on 19/7 with other localities
being Barnhamcross Common, Horsey-Winterton, Rockland, Nunnery Lakes
(last of the year on 4/9), Horsford Woods and Whitlingham.
Aeshna isosceles (Norfolk Hawker)
This local speciality was recorded at Rockland Broad on 11/6, Upton
Fen and Hickling Broad on 22/6 and Castle Marshes on 24/6, all singles
except two on the last date.
Anax imperator (Emperor Dragonfly)
An improvement over recent years. First noted on Barnhamcross Common
on 8/6 and again on 26/6 with further records from West Harling Woods
on 15/6, Thetford Green Lane (Tesco's) on 19/7 and Winterton on 5/8.
Libellula quadrimaculata (Four-spotted Chaser)
Noted at Rockland on 4/6 and Hickling on 22/6, but probably elsewhere
also.
Libellula fulva (Scarce Chaser)
At least four (two males and two females) were seen at Castle Marshes
on 24/6, my second ever record of this species.
Libellula depressa (Broad-bodied Chaser)
Females were seen at Pulborough Brooks on 6/5 and by the Thet in Thetford
on 8/6.
Orthetrum cancellatum (Black-tailed Skimmer)
The first of the year was at Hickling on 29/5 and also noted from
Rockland, Barnhamcross Common, Castle Marshes and Bramerton (last
record on 2/7).
Sympetrum striolatum (Common Darter)
The first was a female or teneral male at Nunnery Lakes on 11/7 but
widespread from August with the last being a late one at Horsey Dunes
on 4/11.
Sympetrum sanguineum (Ruddy Darter)
Recorded from Frost's Common on 12/7 and 10/8 and from the Nunnery
Lakes on 24/8.
Order Dermaptera
Forficula auricularia (Common Earwig)
First noted in the house on 29/2.
Labia minor (Lesser Earwig)
Tentatively identified in the garden on 22/6.
Order Phasmida
{Carausius morosus (Laboratory Stick Insect)}
One found in the privet hedge by The Nunnery by Chris Gregory on 17/5.
Order Orthoptera
Further records of Roesel's Bush-cricket were welcome, along with
a heard-only record attributed to Field-cricket.
Meconema thalassinum (Oak Bush-cricket)
A nymph was found in the garden on 25/6 with no more then until one
here on 20/8 and one in the moth trap on 7/9. Singles were noted at
The Nunnery on 6/9 and a late one on 3/11.
Pholidoptera griseoaptera (Dark Bush-cricket)
A nymph was found in the garden moth-trap on 16/6 but the first adults
were heard in Stoke Holy Cross on 3/8, although one was seen on Barnhamcross
Common on 2/8. Noted as common at Rockland Broad on 19/8. The last
record of the year in Stoke Holy Cross was on 21/10.
Metrioptera roeselii (Roesel's Bush-cricket)
One was heard on the dry grassland at the Nunnery Lakes by lake E
on 21/8 and was also seen. At least two were heard here on 4/9, one
of which was netted and studied in detail.
Leptophyes punctatissima (Speckled Bush-cricket)
The only record was an immature in the garden on 10/6 during the day.
Gryllus campestris (Field-cricket)
A chorus of crickets was heard at dusk on 6/5 at the end of the BUBO
bird race. Although the song was not identified at the time, later
enquiries suggested that this species was by far the most likely,
with a re-introduction program taking place in the area.
Stenobothrus lineatus (Stripe-winged Grasshopper)
Noted on Barnhamcross Common from 20/7 and also from Thetford Warren.
No records after 22/8.
Omocestus viridulus (Common Green Grasshopper)
The first of the year was heard at Barnhamcross Common on 12/6 with
the last recorded here on 22/8. Additional localities were Hickling
Broad and Thetford Warren.
Chorthippus brunneus (Field Grasshopper)
Recorded on Barnhamcross Common between 20/7 and 22/8, with further
records from the Nunnery Lakes, Thetford Warren and Lindisfarne.
Chorthippus parallelus (Meadow Grasshopper)
Recorded at Barnhamcross Common between 3/7 and 22/8, with the only
other recorded locality being Surlingham Church Marsh.
Chorthippus albomarginatus (Lesser Marsh Grasshopper)
Only recorded from Barnhamcross Common, between 17/7 and 22/8.
Myrmeleotettix maculatus (Mottled Grasshopper)
Records from Barnhamcross Common on 20/7, Lindisfarne on 26/7 and
Thetford Warren on 16/8.
Order Hemiptera
An interesting group but many identified tentatively only, due to
the lack of a suitable guide. Some were keyed to family with a microscope.
Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale (Hawthorn Shield Bug)
First noted at The Nunnery on 13/6.
Sehirus bicolor (Pied Shield Bug)
One flew into the house on 12/3 and another noted from Surlingham
Church Marsh on 12/8.
Eysarcoris fabricii
Tentatively identified from Rockland Broad on 29/5.
Palomena prasina (Common Green Shield Bug)
Identified from the garden moth trap on 5/9.
Pentatoma rufipes (Forest Bug)
Noted at Strumpshaw Fen on 14/8 and Barnhamcross Common on 17/8, the
later eating a Cinnabar larva!
Lygocoris pabulinus (Common Green Capsid)
This or a similar Mirid bug noted in the garden moth trap on 22/8.
Gerridae sp. (Pond-skater sp.)
Noted at Ashwellthorpe Wood on 21/4.
Notonecta glauca (Common Backswimmer)
Recorded from the main pond at Mousehold Heath on 2/4.
Aphrophoridae sp. (Froghopper sp.)
"Cuckoo-spit" noted at Surlingham Church Marsh on 13/5.
A beautiful tiny bug trapped at light at Strumpshaw Fen on 14/8 was
also probably one of this family.
Cercopsis vulnerata
A red and black bug on nettles at Whitlingham on 28/5.
Arboridia sp.
Lots of small bugs in Ivy along the edge of the Little Ouse by The
Nunnery, rather like A. ribauti in Chinery.
Cicadellidae sp. (Leafhopper sp.)
A brownish species of this family recorded from Surlingham Church
Marsh on 26/8.
Eriosoma lanigerum (Woolly Aphid)
Noted at Thetford Warren on 9/6.
Macrosiphum rosae (Rose Aphid)
Noted in the garden on 11/6.
Aphis fabae (Black Bean Aphid)
This or a similar aphid on Black Knapweed at the Nunnery Lakes on
11/7.
Psyllidae sp. (Psyllid sp.)
One of these identified from Surlingham Church Marsh on 26/8.
Aleyrodidae sp. (Whitefly sp.)
Noted in the garden on 13/5.
Coccidae sp. (Scale Insect sp.)
Infesting our Weeping Fig indoors.
Pseudococcidae sp. (Mealybug sp.)
Infesting a "Jade Plant" at home.
Order Thysanoptera
Thysanoptera sp. (Thrip sp.)
Lots in house in early August.
Order Anopleura
Pediculus humanus
Recorded on (anonymous!) human hosts on 9/5 and 21/10.
Order Neuroptera
Micromus variegatus
Small lacewing found in the kitchen at home on 8/8 and keyed.
Hemerobius lutescens
Trapped in the garden on 11/9 and keyed.
Chrysoperla carnea
First identified correctly by wing-venation on 3/8 in the garden,
and again on 27/10 (when browner). Probably this species also hibernating
in the Nunnery Lakes hide on 8/2.
Sialis lutarea (Alder Fly)
First noted at the Nunnery Lakes on 6/4 and also at Caistor Fort on
23/4 and Whitlingham on 1/5.
Order Mecoptera
Panorpa sp. (Scorpion-fly sp.)
Recorded at least at Barnhamcross Common on 8/5 and Whitlingham Woods
on 19/8, but none keyed to species.
Order Siphonaptera
Siphonaptera sp. (Flea sp.)
Recorded in the house on 25/8, probably Ctenocephalis felis (Cat Flea).
Order Coleoptera
A small start made on a very large group. Some may have been named
incorrectly due to the problems in obtaining easy-to-use literature.
Cicindela campestris (Green Tiger Beetle)
One was noted at the Nunnery Lakes on 21/3.
Carabus sp. (Ground Beetle sp.)
One was identified as C.violaceus at Horsey Dunes on 23/9 by others
present, but later information provided by Martin Collier suggests
that it could be one of a number of other species and so best left
as Carabus sp.
Leistus spinibarbis
A blue beetle, ca 8mm long, was found in the house on 20/2 and initially
named as Leistus sp., but was almost certainly this species, according
to Martin Collier.
Pterostichus sp.
A beetle trapped at Hinderclay on 15/7 looked like P. nigrita in Chinery
but could have been a number of other species.
Colymbetes fuscus
A water beetle, trapped in the garden on 2/6 and 18/8, identified
by Chinery only.
Ilybus fuliginosus
A water beetle trapped at Mannington Hall on 3/6 (identified by others).
Nicrophorus humator (Sexton Beetle)
Recorded in the moth trap in the garden on 12 dates between 9/3 and
12/5, with a peak on three on 29/4 - others possibly went unrecorded.
Nicrophorus vestigator
One looking closest to this species from Chinery was trapped in the
garden on 27/6.
Nicrophorus vespilloides
One, with black antennae, was found at Two Mile Bottom on 21/7.
Oiceoptoma thoracicum
A distinctive beetle with an orange thorax noted at Two Mile Bottom
on 21/7.
Staphylinus olens (Devil's Coach-horse)
A large rove beetle assumed to be this species was found under the
moth-trap on 31/8.
Staphylinidae sp. non Staphylinus olens (Small Rove Beetle sp.)
A small species, apparently not a Devil's Coach-horse, was at The
Nunnery on 31/8.
Lampyris noctiluca (Glow-worm)
One was present at a moth-trap at Knettishall Heath on 8/7.
Cantharis sp.
Identified at Rockland Broad on 29/5.
Rhagonycha fulva (Bloodsucker Beetle)
Noted at Whitlingham on 15/7 and at Nunnery Lakes on 7/8, although
probably mostly unrecorded.
Necrobia rufipes
A beetle which looked like this species was found in the house on
22/3.
Athous haemorrhoidalis
Noted on Barnhamcross Common on 12/5.
Mycetophagus sp.
Lots of small beetles apparently of this genus on a Beefsteak Fungus
in Poringland Woods on 15/9.
Adalia bipunctata (2-spot Ladybird)
First noted in the house on 6/3.
Coccinella 7-punctata (7-spot Ladybird)
First noted on Barnhamcross Common on 9/3.
Adalia 10-punctata (10-spot Ladybird)
Identified in the garden on 2/7.
Coccinella 11-punctata (11-spot Ladybird)
Identified in the garden on 29/4.
Propylea 14-punctata (14-spot Ladybird)
Noted at the Nunnery Lakes on 3/5.
Psyllobora 22-punctata (22-spot Ladybird)
Noted in the garden on 29/4.
Subcoccinella 24-punctata (24-spot Ladybird)
Noted at the Nunnery Lakes on 19/10.
{Calvia 14-guttata (Cream-spot Ladybird)}
Identified at The Nunnery in the moth-trap on 13/6 but given the later
frequency of Orange Ladybirds it was probably the latter species.
Halyzia 16-punctata (Orange Ladybird)
Trapped in the garden on 3/7, 30/7 and 7/8 (when carefully keyed out
from book) and also seen at Fairhaven Water Gardens on 15/7 and UEA
Lake (on a Hazel leaf) on 29/10.
Oedemera nobilis
Identified at Upton Fen on 22/6 and Rockland Broad on 19/8.
Pyrochroa serraticornis (Cardinal Beetle)
Recorded from Caistor Fort on 29/4 and The Nunnery on 8/5.
Amphimallon solstitialis (Summer Chafer)
Trapped in the garden on 12/7 and 17/7.
Melolontha melolontha (Cockchafer)
Up to four per night were trapped in the garden between 8/5 and 2/6
(six dates), with further records from Handley Farm on 22/5 and The
Nunnery on 13/6.
Phyllopertha horticola (Garden Chafer)
A huge emergence on Barnhamcross Common on 31/5.
Serica brunnea
Tentatively identified at Whitlingham Woods on 1/7 and The Nunnery
on 13/7, both times coming to a moth-trap.
Aphodius sp.
Identified in the garden moth-trap on 22/8.
Dorcus parallelipipedus (Lesser Stag Beetle)
Singles were trapped in the garden at MV light on 19/6 and 13/8.
Clytus arietus (Wasp Beetle)
This striking species was noted in the garden moth-trap on 13/5 and
at Two Mile Bottom on 6/6.
Strangalia maculata
Recorded at Bramerton on 2/7.
Strangalia melanura
Identified on Barnhamcross Common on 17/7.
Leptura rubra
Identified from Barnhamcross Common on 2/8 and Horsford Woods on 12/8.
Timarcha tenebricosa (Bloody-nosed Beetle)
This excellent beastie was found at Kit Hurst Hill, nr Arundel, on
18/3.
Cassida sp. (Tortoise Beetle sp.)
One, apparently of this genus, was found in a hide at Pulborough Brooks
on 6/5.
Chrysolina sp.
A shiny red and green beetle at the Nunnery Lakes on 21/8.
Sitona sp.
A "pea weevil" found in the garden on 26/2.
Phyllobius pomaceus
A weevil identified from The Nunnery on 9/5.
Cionus scrophulariae
One in the office at The Nunnery on 16/5 and one on the Water Figwort
in the garden on 20/8.
Otiorhynchus sp.
A weevil on Wain's Hill on 20/5.
Order Diptera
A large group, with many seen but identification not even attempted.
An encouraging start was made on the hoverflies, although use of a
microscope was pretty essential.
Tipula sp.
Flies thought to possibly be T. oleracea were noted in the garden
trap on at least 21/4 and 1/5.
Nephrotoma appendiculata (Spotted Crane-fly)
Noted at Rockland Broad on 29/5.
Culiseta sp.
A mosquito in the house on 12/3, the genus determined from Chinery
by wing-venation although not 100% sure.
Chironomididae sp. (Chironomid sp.)
First noted at Martin Mere on 25/3 - probably commonly noted.
Sylvicola fenestralis
A "window midge" in the back room on 20/2, possibly a different
species?
Hartigiola annulipes
Galls of this species were abundant on beech leaves at Rishbeth Wood
in the autumn and identified retrospectively.
Psychodidae sp. (Owl-midge sp.)
One found on a tree by the river at The Nunnery on 16/3.
Bibio marci (St. Mark's Fly)
Identified from Barnhamcross Common on 25/4 and abundant here on 4/5.
Bibio hortulanus
Identified from Caistor Fort on 23/4.
Rhagio sp. (Snipe-fly sp.)
Trapped at Actinic light in the Nunnery Wood on 13/7, like R. scolopacea.
Haematopota sp. (Cleg-fly sp.)
Noted at Barnhamcross Common on 2/8 and in the garden on 13/8.
{Tabanidae sp. (Horse-fly sp.)}
An apparently different species to above was noted at Nunnery Lakes
on 11/8.
Bombylius major (Dark-edged Bee-fly)
Recorded at Ashwellthorpe Wood on 21/4 and Barnhamcross Common on
25/4.
Asilidae sp. (Robber-fly sp.)
A very large fly netted at Narborough Railway Line on 6/7.
Poeciliobothrus nobilitatus
Tentatively identified at Icklingham on 28/6, the fly looking good
from Chinery but the habitat not right so probably another species?
Baccha elongata
One seen but not caught along the lane through the Alder wood by The
Nunnery on 23/8.
Melanostoma scalare
A female caught at the Nunnery Lakes on 21/8.
Platycheirus albimanus
A female caught at The Nunnery on 10/4.
Platycheirus scutatus
A female caught in the moth-trap in the garden on 22/8.
Chrysotoxum bicinctum
A female caught in the moth-trap in the garden on 22/8.
Chrysotoxum cautum
Two caught on Barnhamcross Common on 31/5.
Episyrphus balteatus
Noted at The Nunnery on 15/3 and 6/4, Lindisfarne on 26/7, Nunnery
Lakes on 7/8 and in the garden trap on 7/8.
Leucozona lucorum
Noted at Surlingham Church Marsh on 13/5 and Barnhamcross Common on
7/6.
Sphaerophoria scripta
Caught at the Nunnery Lakes on 11/7.
Syrphus ribesii
A female caught at Shotesham Great Wood on 12/5.
Syrphus vitripennis
A male caught at the Nunnery Lakes on 21/8.
Ferdinandea cuprea
Caught at the Nunnery Lakes on 29/8.
Rhingia campestris
Pointed out by JPM in his garden in Pilning on 28/5.
Eristalis arbustorum
Caught on 30/4 at Rockland Broad.
Eristalis horticola
Caught at the Nunnery Lakes on 7/8.
Eristalis pertinax
Caught at The Nunnery on 23/8.
Eristalis tenax
First hoverfly of the year, identified in the garden on 11/3 and 2/4
and at Surlingham Church Marsh on 12/3. An earlier unidentified Eristalis
sp. at the Nunnery Lakes on 8/2 was presumably also this species.
Helophilus pendulus
Recorded from Rockland Broad on 30/4 and 19/8 and from Buckenham Marshes
on 26/8.
Sericomyia silentis
Caught at Surlingham Church Marsh on 12/8.
Pipunculidae sp.
Tentatively identified at The Nunnery on 1/6, a small black fly with
big red eyes.
Drosophila sp.
Probably these around composting vegetables and fruit in the garden
on 13/8.
Phytomyza agromyzina
Mine noted on Dogwood at Portishead on 12/11.
Calliphora sp. (Bluebottle sp.)
First noted on 9/3 at the Nunnery Lakes.
Lucilia sp. (Greenbottle sp.)
First noted on 19/4 at Leathley.
Musca sp. (House-fly sp.)
First noted on 11/2 in the house.
Scathophaga stercoraria (Yellow Dung Fly)
First noted on 21/3 at the Nunnery Lakes, like that shown in Chinery
although could be similar species.
Order Trichoptera
Most Caddis-flies went unidentified; the following were tentative
identifications from Chinery. The first unidentified caddis-fly of
the year was recorded on 7/5.
Glyphotaelius pellucidus
Tentatively identified from the garden trap on 16/5.
Mystacides longicornis
Tentatively identified from the garden trap on 15/5.
Phrygaena grandis
Tentatively identified from The Nunnery on 13/6 and from the garden
trap on 19/6.
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