Late Summer on Pevensey Levels

 After a hot summer, there is definitely a feel that autumn is just around the corner. However, this does not mean that the insect season is over just yet, with the potential for more excitement to come during September and October.

The following images were taken during late July and August on Pevensey Levels.

Wall (Lasiommata megera)

(male)

(female)

  

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)

Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus)

 (male)

Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum)

(Immature male)

Willow Emerald Damselfly (Chalcolestes viridis)

(male)

Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi)

(female)

Suede Bolete (Boletus subtomentosus)

This fungus is also known as Yellow Cracking Bolete.