Shoreham-by-Sea

A sunny but not particularly warm day, +17° C. Been to Mill Hill nature reserve near Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. I have serious concerns that the place may pretty soon drown in dog shit :\
Wall Browns (Lasiommata megera) are flying, although in lower numbers than last year — but are absolutely impossible to photo.
Gold-fringed Mason Bee (Osmia aurulenta), a mainly coastal species in Britain:

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Dingy Skippers (Erynnis tages) are quite common:

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Shoreham-by-Sea

Been to Mill Hill nature reserve on the South Downs near Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex.
Wanted to find the Wall Brown (Lasiommata megera) there, which apparently may still linger in that place, despite a widespread extinction in Southern England in the last decades. Didn’t see any =(
Anyway, it is a very nice chalk downland location, with plenty of wildlife — although it is a bit more popular with dog walkers than I prefer.

Heard (not seen, but pretty sure about it, I am very familiar with the species) a Wart-biter (Decticus verrucivorus), never met with this big guy in Britain before, it is ridiculously rare here!

Lots of butterflies at the place.

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Hemp Agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum) is the number one butterfly attraction. Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) agrees:

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