Anglers CP:
Lapwing 26 on the shallows. Oystercatcher 6 adults.
Wintersett Res:
Common Tern 4. A drake Pochard flew over.
Cold Hiendley Res:
Goldeneye 1 female.
Lepidoptera:
A Large Skipper was seen at Anglers CP:
Mirid Bug: Grypocoris stysi seen at Wintersett Res..
Many thanks to Mike Denton for identification.
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Grypocoris stysi Wintersett Res. ASmith
A
conspicuous bug found widely throughout the UK, usually on nettles in
woodland, and sometimes
umbellifers and white bryony. The adults and larvae feed on both flower
heads
as well as small invertebrates such as aphids.
The chequered pattern of light yellow-white areas and striking
orange-yellow
cuneus make confusion with other species unlikely.
Eggs hatch in May and nymphs become adult in June and July, rarely
surviving much beyond August. Length 6-8 mm.
Follow Link for more images.
https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Miridae/grypocoris_stysi.htm
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