30 May 2026: Banstead Woods - Ian Ward

 

Yellow-barred Longhorn Moth (Nemophora degeerella )


General comments Outwood Lane Lagoon has now dried out
Moorhen No trace of any adult birds or chicks
Grey Heron 1 flew E 13:20
Common Buzzard 1
Kestrel 1
Long-tailed Tit Lots of juveniles in the woods
Large Skipper 1
Comma 1
Painted Lady 2
Speckled Wood 5
Meadow Brown 1
Small Blue 1
Holly Blue 2
Azure Damselfly 2m
Large Red Damselfly 1
Broad-bodied Chaser 1m

 Also, vicinity; Queen Tree Bumblebee over at Park Downs