Broad-bodied Chaser

9:th of July 2010
Male Broad-bodied Chaser (Libellula depressa). This guy is acting like the sole king of his domain, patrolling his little ditch and chasing off every intruder, even larger Brown– and Blue Hawkers. A colourful, almost Kingfisher-like blue appearance.

4-spot Chaser

9:th of July 2010
Four-spot Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) is one of the most common species here this time of the year.

Hot Moth-night

5:th of July 2010
A perfect night for Moths and mercury-lamps, so 3 of us head out between 23.00- 03.00 in an Oaktree forest with lots of undergrowth. No less than 62 species are attracted to our 3 sheats. 2 of them here: Large Emerald (Geometra papilionaria) with a carpet.

Poplar Hawk Moth

5:th of July 2010
Poplar Hawk Moth (Laothoe populi) is always great to see and one of nature´s true design stunts. Tonight quite common with more than 10 specimen on our 3 sheats.

Lilac Beauty

5:th of July 2010
Lilac Beauty (Apeira syringaria) with it´s almost twisted wings.

Swallowtailed Moth

5:th of July 2010
Swallowtailed Moth (Ourapteryx sambucaria) is quite charismatic!

Scarce Hooktip

5:th of July 2010
The Scarce hooktip (Sabra harpagula) is one of the best finds tonight.