Purple Hairstreak
(Favonius quercus) An elusive butterfly, the oak specialist Purple Hairstreak spends most of its life high up in the oak…
Insects at Gosforth Nature Reserve
Rhinoceros Beetle
(Sinodendron cylindricum) Small but bold, the deadwood-loving Rhinoceros beetle depends on the reserve’s woodland to feed and breed. Did you…
Clarke’s Mining Bee
(Andrena clarkella) Easily overlooked, Clarke’s Mining Bee can be found foraging on Willow in wet woodland. Did you know? On…
Dingy Skipper
(Erynnis tages) A recent arrival to the reserve, this subtle butterfly can be found in meadow habitats. Did you know?…
Emperor Dragonfly
(Anax imperator) The largest of the insects at the reserve, the Emperor is an impressive dragonfly found at the reserve’s…