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Holly Blue, East Linton
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East Lothian
A Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus), from family Lycaenidae, resting on some Common Ivy (Hedera helix) - family Araliaceae - near Preston Mill, East Linton, East Lothian
12 August 2023
Ivy leaves and seed heads at Corsehillmuir Wood SWT Reserve
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North Ayrshire - Corsehillmuir Wood SWT Reserve
The climbing evergreen Ivy (Hedera helix) flowers in September to November and its fruits will ripen between November and January. A common misconception is that Ivy will 'strangle' trees, which is untrue. Ivy berries, nectar and pollen will support wildlife during the autumn and winter when there is less food around. This picture was taken at Corsehillmuir Wood SWT Reserve, Ayrshire.
10 November 2019
Ivy leaves and seed heads at Corsehillmuir Wood SWT Reserve
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North Ayrshire - Corsehillmuir Wood SWT Reserve
The climbing evergreen Ivy (Hedera helix) flowers in September to November and its fruits will ripen between November and January. A common misconception is that Ivy will 'strangle' trees, which is untrue. Ivy berries, nectar and pollen will support wildlife during the autumn and winter when there is less food around. This picture was taken at Corsehillmuir Wood SWT Reserve, Ayrshire.
10 November 2019
Ivy leaves, Rouken Glen Park
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East Renfrewshire
The climbing evergreen Ivy (Hedera helix) flowers in September to November and its fruits will ripen between November to January. A common misconception is that Ivy will 'strangle' trees, which is untrue. Ivy berries, nectar and pollen will support wildlife during the autumn and winter when there is less food around. This picture was taken at Rouken Glen Park, East Renfrewshire.
04 August 2019
Dronefly on Ivy, Ayrshire
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Ayrshire
Dronefly (Eristalis sp) on Ivy (Hedera helix), Catrine, Ayrshire
31 October 2016
Ragwort, Portencross
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West Kilbride and Portencross
Common Ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris), taken by David Palmar. Arran can be seen in the background.
06 August 2023
Common Green Grasshopper, RSPB Loch Lomond
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Loch Lomond - RSPB Loch Lomond
Common Green Grasshopper (Omocestus viridulus), an insect in the family Gomphocerinae, in Compartment 34 at RSPB Loch Lomond, taken by David Palmar
04 July 2023
Common Green Grasshopper, RSPB Loch Lomond
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Loch Lomond - RSPB Loch Lomond
Common Green Grasshopper (Omocestus viridulus), an insect in the family Gomphocerinae, in Compartment 34 at RSPB Loch Lomond, taken by David Palmar
04 July 2023
Common Foxglove, RSPB Loch Lomond
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Loch Lomond - RSPB Loch Lomond
Common Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), a plant in the family Scrophulariaceae, in Compartment 30 located near the Airey Woodland Trail, RSPB Loch Lomond, taken by David Palmar
04 July 2023
Great Yellow Bumblebee on Common knapweed, Balranald
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Western Isles - Balranald and western North Uist
Great Yellow Bumblebee (Bombus distinguendus) on Common knapweed (Centaurea nigra) at RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve, North Uist. The distinguishing feature of this rare bee is the band of black hairs across the thorax where the wings join the body.
