Messingham Sand Quarries,What A Cracking Reserve!.

A few recent visits here over the last week has seen a profusion of interesting insects,birds and wildflowers being recorded,the following is a selection of photos of some of those encountered.

Pherbina coryleti - This Is A Species Of Marsh Fly,Who's Larvae Develop In Fresh Water And Prey On Fresh Water Snails.

Hoverfly - Eristalis pertinax,One Of The Commonest Species Encountered In Spring.

Hoverfly - Cheilosia illustrata.

Gooden's Nomad Bee - A parasitic species of several Mining Bee's And A New Species For Me.

Hoverfly - Cheilosia variabilis.

Heath Speedwell.

Pisaura mirablis - Also Known As Nursery Web Spider.

Hoverfly - Melanogaster hirtella - A New Species For Me.

Cranefly - Tipula oleracea.

Hoverfly - Leucozona leucorum.

Wasp Beetle - Clytus arietis - A Member Of The Cerambycidae Or Longhorn Beetles.