December 2006 |
Red Admiral - One at Blaydon on 1st of the month
Red Admiral at Blaydon [Photo: Peter Harvey] |
November 2006 |
Common Darter - One at Shibdon on 3rd was probably Gatesheads first November Darter. 3 pairs were egg-laying at Far Pasture on 6th, 1 pair was taken by a Moorhen.
Comma- One in a garden at Birtley on 4th.
Red Admiral - One in a garden at Birtley on 4th. |
October 2006 |
Common Darter - Present at Shibdon, Far Pasture and Kibblesworth until at least 22nd.
Southern Hawker - 1-2 reported during the month.
Migrant Hawker - Present at Shibdon, Far Pasture and Kibblesworth until at least 22nd.
Orange-Tip - One reported at Shibon early month
The late Small Copper at Shibdon [George Simpson]
Small Copper -A very late individual at Shibdon mid month.
Comma- Several reported during the month in what has been a very good year
Red Admiral - Large numbers continued to be seen throughout. |
September 2006 |
Blue-tailed Damselfly - A few at Far Pasture nr on 7th and Kibblesworth Brickworks pools on 10th.
Emerald Damselfly- A few at Kibblesworth Brickworks pools on 10th.
Common Darter - Many pairs egg-laying at Kibblesworth Brickworks pools on 10th.
Black Darter - 2-3 at Kibblesworth Brickworks pools on 10th and Far PAsture on 11th
Ruddy Darter - 1 at Far Pasture on 11th
Common Hawker - 6+ at Kibblesworth Brickworks pools on 10th. 1 at Far Pasture on 11th
Southern Hawker - 1 at Kibblesworth Brickworks pools on 10th. Many at Far Pasture on 11th
Migrant Hawker - 14 at Shibdon Pond on 9th.
Large White - A few around at the start of the month.
Small White - Common at the start of the month
Small Heath - 6 at Kibblesworth Brickworks pools on 10th.
Common Blue - 2 at Kibblesworth Brickworks pools on 10th and "the commonest butterfly at Stargate" on 11th.
Small Copper -1 at Shibdon on 8th..
Comma- 1 at Chopwell on 3rd
Red Admiral - Several at Chopwell on 3rd
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August 2006 |
Common Blue Damselfly - Hundreds on the Octagonal Pond at Gibside on 4th and a few at Far Pasture NR on 7th and Kibblesworth brickworks pool on 9th. 2 at Gibside on 28th.
Common Blue Damselfly [Michael Eccles]
Azure Damselfly - 1-2 at Kibblesworth brickworks pool on 5th.
Blue-tailed Damselfly - A few on the Octagonal Pond at Gibside on 4th and Crawcrook Quarry on 6th and Shibdon Pond on 19th.
Emerald Damselfly- 2 at Kibblesworth brickworks pool on 5th and another 2 at Crawcrook Quarry on 6th and a few at Shibdon Pond on 19th-30th and at Kibblesworth on 27th. 2 at Gibside on 28th.
Banded Demoiselle - One in front of the hide at Shibdon (3rd of the year at this site) on 6th.
Common Darter - Good numbers on the Octagonal Pond at Gibside on 4th. Noted at Far Pasture on 9th and Shibdon Pond on 19th-30th. Many breeding pairs at Far Pasture on 23rd and 26th and at Gibside on 28th and still at Burson Moor on 30th..
Ruddy Darter - Two on the Octagonal Pond at Gibside on 4th. 8-10 at Kibblesworth brickworks pool on 5th. 1 at Far Pasture NR on 7th and 23rd and 1 at Shibdon Pond on 19th and 4 there on 30th.
Common Hawker - 1 visited a garden and fed on midges in Rowlands Gill on 4th. Another at Gibside on 28th.
Migrant Hawker -The first were two on the Octagonal Pond at Gibside on 4th and a couple more were buzzing around a field close to the main walkway 2 at Far Pasture NR on 7th. 2 at Far Pasture on 18th and 2 at Shibdon Pond next day with 6 there on 24th and 1 on 26th. 1 at Axwell Park and 2 at Burdon Moor, 10 at Shibdon and 1 at Gibside late in the month.
Southern Hawker - One on the Octagonal Pond at Gibside on 4th. 2 each at Blaydon Quarry and Stargate on 6th. 2 near Far Pasture NR on 7th and 23rd when a female was noted egg-laying. 1 egg-laying at Kibblesworth brickworks pool on 9th. 1-2 at Shibdon Pond on 19th to 27th and at Gibside on 28th. One at Burdon Moor on 30th.
Emperor - 2 at Kibblesworth brickworks pool on 5th.
Large White - Fair numbers around at the start of the month. Transect counts of 1 at Stargate on 4th and 5 on 6th, when 23 at Blaydon Quarry
Small White - Common throughout all month. Transect counts of 37 at Stargate on 4th and 27 on 6th. 33 at Eeels Wood also on 6th.
Green-veined White - 3 at Stargate Quarry on 4th, 1 at Shibdon on 5th and singles at Clara Vale, Eeels Wood, Bradley Fell and Blaydon Quarry next day.
but 1 at Shibdon on 30th.
Clouded Yellow - One was seen on 29th at Stargate.
Purple Hairstreak - 2 in the car park oaks at Thornley Woodland Centre on 6th, 26th and at Westfield pasture on 29th. Noted at 2 places in Eel's Wood on 8th. Seen the next day by the viaduct in the Derwent Walk CP.
Wall - 12 at Stargate Quarry on 4th and 6th. A few at Shibdon Pond on 4th and 5th. 10 at Blaydon Quarry on 6th. 2 at Clara Vale and Eels Wood on 6th. Quite numerous at Bradley Fell on 6th. A few at Crawcrook Quarry on 19th and small numbers noted throughout the rest of the month but 22 at Stargate on 30th..
Meadow Brown - 10-12 at Stargate Quarry on 4th and 6th . 2 at Blaydon Quarry on 6th. 1-2 at Eeels Wood and Bradley Fell also on 6th.
Small Heath - 21 at Stargate Quarry on 3rd and 12 on 6th. 1 at Timber Beach on 5th and 2 at Kibblesworth brickworks pool on 5th. 1 at Bradley Fell on 6th. 1 at Stargate on 30th.
Common Blue - Singles at Blaydon Quarry and Bradley Fell on 6th and 7 at Stargate on 30th.
Holly Blue - On 5th Singles opposite Shibdon (egg-laying) and near Westfield Pasture. Followed the the next day by singles at Stargate and Blaydon Quarry. Another was in the Derwent Walk CP, by the butterfly bridge on the 9th and 1 reported at Thornley Woodland centre on the 11th. One at Westfield Pasture on 16th and 1 at Shibdon on 19th and nearby on the reserve on 25th..
Holly Blue at Stargate [Brian Pollinger]
Small Skipper - 5 at Stargate Quarry on 4th, 1 at Kibblesworth brickworks pool on 5th . and Four at Blaydon Quarry on 6th
Small Copper -13 at Stargate on 4th and 3 on 6th and 1 at Shibdon Pond on 5th when a couple at Kibblesworth Brickworks pool. On 6th, 18 at Eels Wood, 12 at Blaydon Quarry. 6 at Crawcrook Quarry on 6th and 2 at Clara Vale on 6th.
Noted along the Derwent Walk on 24th. One at Costco by the River Tyne on 26th and 6 at Stargate on 30th when 2 at Shibdon..
Dark Green Fritillary - One noted by the viaduct in the Derwent Walk CP on 9th, the first in Gateshead for many years.
Painted Lady - Counts on 5th/6th included Shibdon (1), Clara Vale(10 + 14), Stargate(2 + 8), Crawcrook Quarry(1), Eels Wood(4), Bradley Fell(1) l and Blaydon Quarry(2). 2 were at Stargate on 30th.
Comma- 1 at Stargate on 4th and another at Kibblesworth brickworks pool on 5th. Another single at Bradley Fell on 6th. Noted along the Derwent Walk on 24th.
Red Admiral - 1 at Stargate on 4th and 6th. A few at Shibdon Pond on 4th. Singles at Eels Wood, Bradley Fell and Blaydon Quarry on 6th. Singles at Shibdon on 27th, Gibside on 28th and Burdon Moor on 30th.
Small Tortoiseshell -1 at Eeels Wood on 6th. Several more around by mid month.
Peacock - Regular throughout the borough at the start of the month and most still around by the end of the month. Larger numbers noted were 12 at Stargate on 4th (and 14 on 6th
) and 24 at Eels Wood on 6th.
Silver Y - 3 at Stargate Quarry on 4th and 4 on 6th.
Dotted Clay - One entered a house near Gateshead Stadium on 12th.
Common Marbled Carpet - 1 at Clara Vale on 27th
Red Underwing - One found moribund at Low Fell on 12th and brought in to the Thornley woodland centre.
The Red Underwing [Brian Pollinger]
A Tachinid fly (Tachina fera) - photographed at Clara Vale on 8th.
[Photo: Gordon Pollinger]
Of some interest to lepidopterists because it parasitises noctuid moths. The larva sits on a leaf and waits for a moth to come along. The photographer has submitted the record and got the follwing reply. "Yes, that looks a good ID - brown legs and antennae give it away and seperate it from the other likely candidate Nowickia ferox. You're probably right about your record being for a new area - we are quite a new recording scheme so, although it has undoubtably been recorded up that way before by someone, we probably haven't got records for it yet - so thanks for that - much appreciated "
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July 2006 |
Common Blue Damselfly - A few seen at Crawcrook Quarry on 2nd - 6th. 20 - 40 at Kibblesworth on 9th - 27th. One at Winlaton Mill on 23rd.
Azure Damselfly - A few seen at Crawcrook Quarry on on 2nd - 6th. 2+ at Kibblesworth on 9th and up to 20 from then to 24th.
Blue-tailed Damselfly - A few seen at Crawcrook Quarry on 2nd - 6th. 15 resting in trees at Kibblesworth on 9th. Up to 12 11th - 27th at the same site.
Emerald Damselfly- A few seen at Crawcrook Quarry on 2 on 2nd - 6th. 1 at Kibblesworth on 9th with several on 24th and 50 on 27th.
Large Red Damselfly - 3 at Thornley Woods on 20th and at least 5 seen at the Bomb Ponds, Chopwell on the 23rd.
Banded Demoiselle - One at Kibblesworth Brickworks Pool on 2nd. 15th and 16th. Another on the Derwent at Owlet Hill on 16th.
Common Darter - 1 at Crawcrook Quarry on 2nd and a few fresh adults on 4th. 1-4 seen at Kibblesworth Brickworks Pool on 7th. Numbers gradually rising to 30+ on 16th - 27th. One at Winlaton Mill on 23rd.
Black Darter - A possible at Kibblesworth Brick Pools on 16th and 4 males there on 24th and 4 again on 30th.
Black Darter at Kibblesworth [Michael Eccles]
Ruddy Darter -3 at Kibblesworth on 9th were the first of the year. 3-4 were present here the next day and still present on 14th - 27th. One was photographed at Far Pasture on 18th.
Red-veined Darter - One watched at Crawcrook Quarry on 2nd was the first for Gateshead. A possible were recorded the following week at Lamesley Reedbeds and Kibblesworth Brick Pool.
This was confirmed on 16th and up to 3 present on 17th/18th. One on 21st was the last record.
Yellow-winged Darter - The first for Gateshead was one which was photographed near Kibblesworth Brick Pools on 27th.
Southern Hawker - 2 at Spen Banks on 18th.
2 each at Kibblesworth Brickworks Pool and Westfield Pasture on 24th. 2 at Burdon Moor on 27th. 1 at Kibblesworth Brickworks Pool on 30th was was egg-laying.
Common Hawker- One at Kibblesworth and 2 at Burdon Moor on the 10th were the first of the year.3 were along the Derwent on 13th and another visted a garden on 1th in Rowland Gill. 3 at Spen Banks on 18th. 6+ at the Bomb Ponds in Chopwell Woods on 23rd. 1-2 at Kibblesworth Brickworks Pool on 24th to 27th. 2 at Burdon Moor also on 27th. [Brown Hawker - a possible at Blaydon Quarry on 16th]
Black-tailed Skimmer - A pair watched at Kibblesworth on 9th were perhaps the first for Gateshead. 3 males present in better weather the next day and still present on 14th. 1-2 still present on 15th- 274th. [A dragonfly ovipositing at Shibdon Pond on 18th was either this species or perhaps Broad-bodied Chaser]
Four-spotted Chaser - 8 or 9 were at Kibblesworth Brickworks Pool on 2nd. Four still present on 7th. 3+ still there on 9th and 12 were counted the next day. 1-5 still on 14th -30th.
Four-spotted Chaser at Kibblesworth [Paul Davidson]
Emperor - 1 at Crawcrook Quarry on 2nd was the first of the year. It or another seen on 6th. Another was at Kibblesworth on 9th. 8 or 9 were seen on both sets of pools at Kibblesworth on 10th. 2-7 still present on 14th - 30th. Another was at Sled Lane Pond on 23rd and three were at Burdon Moor on 27th.
[Lesser Emperor- A female watched ovipositing at Kibblesworth Brickworks Pool on 2nd is now considered to be a Common]
Large White - A few at Crawcrook Quarry on 6th and a few at Kibblesworth on 9th were the only records. 5 at Eel's Wood on 18th. Regular from 20th onwards throughout.
Small White - 12+ at Kibblesworth Brickworks/village area on 16th and smaller number elsewhere.Regular from 20th onwards throughout.
White -letter Hairstreak - The first of the year were at last years site along the Derwent Walk on 1st. Several were there on 15th and a few noted at Clara Vale Cricket Ground, feeding on privet on 16th. 7 along the Derwent Walk feeding on Creeping Thistle on 17th. Several still present on 21st-23rd here.
White-letter Hairstreak along the Derwent Walk [Brian Pollinger]
Purple Hairstreak - 1-2 were in the carpark Oaks at Thornley Woodland Centre on 15th and almost daily 18th to 23rd. At Kibblesworth Brickworks Pool - 3+ were present on 21st and 2 on 24th.
2+ were seen from the Red Kite watchpoint on the viaduct in the Derwent valley on 22nd/23rd. A female at Westfield Pasture on 24th and another at a different site there on 25th.
Wall - The first 2nd generation adult was seen on 20th. Others seen at various sites from 25th.
Ringlet - 4 were found in Chopwell Woods on 23rd.
Meadow Brown - A transect count at Stargate on 2nd produced a count of 167. Good numbers at Crawcrook Quarry on 6th and Kibblesworth/Lamesley/Far Pasture/Chopwell/ Dunston/Westfield/Barlow Burnon 7th-25th. 50 at Eel's Wood on 18th.
Meadow Brown along the Derwent Walk [George Simpson]
Grayling - 4 adults were seen at last years site on 7th and 7+ on 9th with another nearby. 4 there on 10th including one by the large pool. Counts up to 15 regular to 25th and a survey on 24th resulted in a count of 50.
Grayling at Kibblesworth [Paul Davidson]
Small Heath - A transect count at Stargate on 2nd produced a count of 65. Several the same day at Crawcrook Quarry. 10 at Kibblesworth on 9th - 24th. 6 at Timber Beach on 16th - 23rd. 1-4 present at Chopwell, Westfield Pasture and Winlaton Mill on 23rd - 24th. 10 at Barlow Burn on 25th.
Common Blue - A transect count at Stargate on 2nd produced a count of 19. One seen at Kibblesworth on 9th. A few still at Stargate on 23rd. 8 still at at Barlow Burn on 25th.
Holly Blue - Single at Westfield Pasture on 23rd. One in a Low Fell garden on 26th.
Large Skipper - A transect count at Stargate on 2nd produced a count of 2. Several the same day at Crawcrook Quarry and again on 6th. Others along Derwent Walk were seen on both 7th and 8th and Far Pasture on 14th. 2 still Winlaton Mill on 23rd.
Small Skipper along the Derwent Walk [George Simpson]
Small Skipper - A transect count at Stargate on 2nd produced a count of 86.
A few at Crawcrook Quarry on 6th and Timber beach on 9th. Others along Derwent Walk were seen on 8th. 20+ at Kibblesworth Brickworks pools on 16th - 24th. 30 at Eel's Wood on 18th. 10 at Winlaton Mill on 23rd when 6 at Chopwell Woods. 10 - 11 at Barlow Burn and Westfield on 25th.
Small Copper - A very worn individual at Crawcrook Quarry on 6th. 1 at Eel's Wood on 18th and 1-2 at Crawcrook Quarry/ on 23rd - 30th.
Painted Lady - A transect count at Stargate on 2nd produced a count of 2. Another the same day at Crawcrook Quarry and 2 there on 6th. 1 in Chopwell Woods on 23rd. 1-6 at Dunston/Timber beach/Shibdon on 30th.
Comma - 2 at Crawcrook Quarry on 6th. 8 seen next day at Shibdon when 6 at Westfield Pasture. One at Far Pasture on 9th.1 at Far Pasture on 14th and 2 at Shibdon on 15th. 8 at Eel's Wood on 18th. 1 in Chopwell Woods on 23rd and 2 at Westfield Pasture on 24th. 3 at Barlow Burn on 25th when 4 at Westfield Pasture..
Comma at Far Pasture [Ray Wilby]
Red Admiral - A transect count at Stargate on 2nd produced a count of 1. Another the same day at Crawcrook Quarry. 8 seen on 7th at Shibdon when 3 at Westfield Pasture. Singles also noted at at Kibblesworth village and Far Pasture on 14th-16th. 2 at Spen Banks and 8 at Eel's Wood on 18th. 1 at Winlaton Mill on 23rd and other singles at several sites by the end of the month.
Small Tortoiseshell - Two 2nd generation adults at Crawcrook Quarry on 2nd. Several on the wing here on 6th and at Kibblesworth on 9th. 1 at Eel's Wood on 18th. 1 at Timber beach on 23rd. Regular throughout from 24th.
Peacock Caterpillar at Far Pasture [Ray Wilby]
Peacock - The first 2nd generation adult was seen on 19th and a few present at several sites on 23rd and quite widespread next day until the month's end when many on buddleja in the Dunston area on 30th.
Hummingbird Hawkmoth - One seen at Clara Vale on 1st, the 4th of the year.
Small Elephant Hawkmoth - The first for Gateshead of this beautiful moth that is very rare in NE England was trapped on 19th at Clara Vale.
Gold Spangle - One seen at Westfield Pasture on 7th.
Silver Y -One seen on the transect count at Stargate on 2nd. Another the same day at Crawcrook Quarry. One in Chopwell Woods on 22nd. One at Westfield Pasture on 24th. One in a house on 24th attracted to the ceiling light. Several many on buddleja in the Dunston area.
Orange Swift -. One in a house on 26th attracted to the ceiling light.
Narrow-bordered 5-spot Burnet -Thousands were at Stargate on 2nd. Several the same day at Crawcrook Quarry.
A few at Winlaton Mill on 2nd and at Barlow Burn on 25th.
Shaded Broad-bar - Singles seen during the day at Shibdon Pond on 22nd and Winlaton Mill on 23rd..
Emmelina monodactyla - One in garden at Rowlands Gill on 19th.
Brimstone - 1 seen in Rowlands Gill on 13th.
Lesser Swallow Prominent - 1 seen in Rowlands Gill on 8th
Barred Straw - One was watched feeding during the day at Far Pasture on 9th. [see below]
Field Grasshopper (Chorthippus brunneus) - One photographed at Shibdon on 6th. [see below]
Red Soldier Beetle (Rhagonycha fulva) - This common species also known as the Bloodsucker was photographed on 7th at Shibdon. [see below] 100s in Chopwell Woods on 22nd.
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June 2006 |
Large Red Damselfly - One at Lintzford on 6th and another at Far Pasture on 16th
Common Blue Damselfly - A few seen on 22nd at Clara Vale LNR
Azure Damselfly - One photographed at Far Pasture on 15th. Others seen on 22nd at Clara Vale LNR and Shibdon on 29th.
Blue-tailed Damselfly - Several at Shibdon on 29th.
Emerald Damselfly- One at Shibdon on 25th and another on 29th.
Banded Demoiselle - The first record for Shibdon was on 6th. 3 were at Lamesley Water Meadows and another on the Derwent by Goodshields on 11th.
Common Darter - 2 at Stargate on 28th were the first.
Southern Hawker - One watched emerging on 7th at Clara Vale and 10 emerged over the following days
Four-spotted Chaser - One photographed at Far Pasture on 15th.
Small White - A few out at Shibdon on 2nd and 6th.
Large White - A few around on 11th
Green-veined White - Particularly common throughout the borough, and elsewhere in the NE on 11th. Many at Stargate on 22nd.
Orange Tip - A few still out at Shibdon on 6th and 4 at Derwenthaugh Park on 10th. A late one was noted on 30th along the Derwent Walk
Meadow Brown - The first were at Stargate on 22nd with more there on 28th.
Wall Brown - A few out at Shibdon on 2nd and a few at Stargate on a number of days early month. More widespread by the 10th-13th.
Small Heath - One at Stargate on 4th and 7 there on 13th. Still on the wing there on 28th.
Common Blue - 2 at Stargate on 13th were the first. Others seen here on 22nd and 28th and at Shibdon on 30th.
Small Copper - Singles at Stargate on 4th and at Clara Vale on 6th. 4 at Derwenthaugh Park on 10th.
Dingy Skipper - One at Shibdon Pond on 2nd and several there on 6th when a couple were seen at Stargate. 19 were counted here on 7th and 4 on 13th. 6 at Derwenthaugh Park on 10th.
Large Skipper - One at Shibdon Pond on 6th was the first of the year. Another by the Derwent by Goodshields on 11th. 5 at Stargate on 13th and 1-2 on 28th. More at Shibdon on 29th.
Small Skipper - A few at Stargate on 28th and Shibdon next day.
Painted Lady - One visited a garden in Clara Vale on 10th and 2 on 28th. another along Derwent Walk on 29th.
Red Admiral - 3 at Clara Vale on 11th and 1 at Shibdon on 29th.
Small Tortoisehell - A few around on 11th
Peacock - A few around on 10th/11th at a number of sites.
Elephant Hawk-moth - One at Clara Vale on 6th.
Hummingbird Hawkmoth - One seen mid moth at Low Fell and another seen on 28th at Greenside. Perhaps a third was seen near Shibdon the same day.
 The first Hummingbird Hawkmoth of the year [Alistair Campbell]
Grass Rivulet (Perizoma albulata) -More were seen, this time a Clara Vale, again on Yellow Rattle on 1st.
Silver-ground Carpet - One at Shibdon by the hide on 11th
Chimney-Sweeper - Several at Derwenthaugh Park on 10th and Shibdon on 29th..
Narrow-bordered 5-spot Burnet - The first were several at Stargate on 24th. 1000s were there on 28th. Others at Shibdon on 29th
6-spot Burnet - a few with the above species at Stargate on 28th. Lunar Yellow Underwing - The first for Gateshead was trapped at Clara Vale on 29th.
Grass Emerald - One in a garden at Barmoor on 29th
Nemophora degeerella - This distinctive micro-moth was noted at CLara Vale LNR on 22nd. The moth is easily identified by its golden metallic wings and incredably long antennae. In fact it holds the record, it has the longest antennae of all European species. The horns are four times as long as the body is, at least with the males. Nemophora degeerella appears a little later than the other Longhorns , for it is predominantly present in June. The moth is breathtakingly beautiful, but hard to photograph. It is very small and likes to sit on shady places, such as the bottom side of a leaf. |
May
2006 |
Small
Tortoiseshell - Small numbers widespread throughout
the month.
Red Admiral - One
at Lockhaugh Farm on 10th.
Comma -One at Shibdon Pond on 1st.
1 at Clara Vale on 4th
Peacock- Small numbers widespread from
the start of the month.
Orange Tip - Noted along the Derwent
Walk on 1st. 6 at Clara Vale on 4th. Subsequently also
noted at Thornley Lane, Stargate, Lockhaugh Farm and
Shibdon Pond.
Green-veined White - 5 at Clara Vale on
4th were the first. 1-2 at Shibdon next day and Stargate
mid month.
Small White - 5 at Clara Vale on 4th.
1-2 at Shibdon next day. Small numbers widespread thereafter.
Wall Brown - The first
was a singleton at Lockhaugh Farm on 10th. 6 at
Stargate on 16th Only small numbers even by the end of
the month,
Small Copper - Again,
t he first was a singleton at Lockhaugh Farm on 10th.
Holly Blue - This first of this now annual
butterfly was noted at Westfield Pasture on 5th. A female was at Harford House, Cowen Road,
Blaydon on 25th
Dingy Skipper - This first were two at
Stargate on 10th and 7 there on 16th. One at Shibdon Pond
on 17th and 5 present there on 21st. Another was at Owlett
Hill on 25th. 4 at Crawcrook on 29th.
Twenty-Plume Moth (Alucita
hexadactyl) photographed on 5th
 Twenty-Plume Moth (Alucita
hexadactyl) photographed on 5th [Gary Storey]
Moth trap ran on 4th and 25th at Clara Vale
- See Moth trappingShuttle-shaped Dart (Agrotis
puta) -The first record for Gateshead of
this moth was trapped at Clara Vale on 25th. Also caught
were - 1 Silver-ground Carpet , 2 Small
Phoenix, 2 Poplar Hawk-moth,
1 Silver Y, 1 Herald,
1 Common Pug, 1 White Ermine,
1 Brown Silver-line, 1 Bright-eye
Brown-line, 1 Swallow Prominent and
1 Garden Carpet. Grass Rivulet (Perizoma albulata) -100s
were noted at Guards Wood in late evening on 29th and these
may be the first records for the borough. More were seen at
Clara Vale, again around Eyebright.
The Shuttle-shaped Dart [Photo:
Gordon Pollinger]
Blue-tailed Damselfly -A few
noted at Stargate and Clara Vale on 16th were the first, one
day ahead of last year.
Common Blue Damselfly - Noted at Stargate
on 16th were the first, one day ahead of last year.
Large Red Damselfly -One at Stargate on
16th was the first, ten days later than last year.
Green Tiger Beetle (Cicindela campestris) -
Again noted at Stargate this time on 16th.
Cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha) -2 around
Dipwood road in Rowlands Gill at 22:15 on 16th. |
April
2006 |
Small
Tortoiseshell - The first of the year were on when
4 at Shibdon Pond on 14th, 1 still next day. Another 4 between
Clara Vale and Newburn Bridge on 18th when one was at Stargate
also on the 18th. 2 at Shibdon on 20th. Regular records throughout
after these.
Comma - The first of the year were
also on 14th when 4 at Shibdon Pond and 1 at Far Pasture.
2 next day in the Derwent Walk CP and 2 still at Shibdon.
1 near Clara Vale on 18th.One was in Chopwell Woods
on 23rd. Another near Clara Vale on 29th.
Peacock- 8 at Shibdon Pond on 14th, when
another 4 at Lamesley STW and 2 at Clara Vale. 2 at Thornley
WC next day. 8 between Clara Vale and Newburn Bridge and
5 at Stargate on 18th. Regular records throughout after
these. 9 between Clara Vale and Westfield Pasture on 29th
Orange Tip - 4, 3m, 1f, at Maryside
Hill on 18th were the first of the year. Singles noted
on 29th at Stargate and near Westfield Pasture.
Small White - Singles at Stargate and
Westfierld Pasture on 23rd were the first. Fair numbers of Buff-tailed Bumblebee
(Bombus terrestris) and a few White-tailed
Bumblebee (Bombus locurum) on the wing along
the river Tyne on 18th. Regular records throughout after
these. Smaller numbers of Red-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus
lapidarius) seen later in the month.
Red-tailed Bumblebee
[Carolyn Wood]
Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum) -
About 6 at Ryton Willows on 18th. Regular records throughout
after this.
Tawny Mining-bee (Andrena fulva) -
This common species was abundant all along the
Tyne between Clara Vale and Newburn Bridge on
18th.Green Tiger Beetle (Cicindela campestris) -
Several were at Stargate on 23rd.
 
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March
2006 |
Red Admiral - Singles
noted at Birtley on 23rd and Thornley WC on
25th. Bumblebee sp. (Bombus species )
- One at Barmoor on 26th to 30th inclusive
Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris)
- One at Clara Vale on 28th
Red-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius) -
One at Teams on 29th
White-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus locurum) - One at Shibdon
on 31st.
Wasp sp. - a probable Queen
at Barmoor on 25th |
February
2006 |
| Peacock Butterfly - One
see on the 7th was the first butterfly of the year in the borough.
The first butterflies both in 2004 and 2005 were seen a month later,
in March. |
January 2006 |
| Two-spotted Ladybird (Adalia
bipunctata) -
One on 21st January at Bill Quay Farm |
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Female Common Darter at Far Pasture [Ray Wilby]
Southern Hawker [Michael Eccles]
Painted Lady [Gordon Pollinger]
Common Blue Damselfly at Far Pasture [Alan Mould]
Black Darter at Kibblesworth [Michael Eccles]
Red-veined Darter (above) and Four-spotted Chaser (below) at Kibblesworth [Gordon Pollinger]
Painted Lady in Chopwell Woods [Paul Davidson]
White-letter Hairstreak along the Derwent Walk [Paul Davidson]
Red-veined Darter
A rare dragonfly in the UK, Kibblesworth gets yet another species on its rapidly expanding site list. This species is most similar to the Ruddy Darter but can be distinguished by the red or yellow wing veins along the leading edge of the basal half of each wing and the unwaisted abdomen. For comparison, Ruddy Darter [below] at Far Pature by the same photographer [Photos: Alan Mould]
Lilac Beauty -
The 2nd record for Gateshead this year
[Photo: Gordon Pollinger ] 
Black-tailed Skimmer
The first record for Gateshead
[Photo: Paul Davidson] 
Grayling
A small colony of this species has now been confirmed
[Photo: Paul Davidson]
 Emperor Dragonfly
[above & below video-grabs]
Though initially thought to be Lesser this female is now considered to be a Common Emperor Dragonfly. This female was watched and videoed egglaying at Kibblesworth Brickworks Pool on the afternoon of the 2nd July but not since. However searches for this resulted in Ruddy Darter, Emperor and Black-tailed Skimmers being found here. Within 8 days 11 species of dragonfly and damselfly were seen here. [Photo: Mike Laverick]
 Small Skipper and Common Blue along the Derwent Walk[Victoria Catley]
 
Large Red Damselfly at Far Pasture
This is usually the first species of dragonfly to be seen every year in Gateshead. [Ray Wilby]
 Emerging Southern Hawker at Clara Vale [Gordon Pollinger] 
Small Copper seen at Clara Vale on 6th [Photo: Gordon Pollinger]
  Peacock along the Derwent walk
on 1st May [Stephen Wales] 
Small Tortoiseshell at Shibdon on 15th
April [Brian Pollinger]  COMMA (upper and lowerside) at Shibdon on 15th You can see the comma shaped mark, from which it gets its name on the underwing in the lower photograph [Brian Pollinger] 
Comma at Far Pasture on 14th April, one of the
first of the year [Alan Mould]
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