Patrick Giles
@ppg0104.bsky.social
Mostly natural history related - photographs of plants, butterflies, birds etc. Some drawings.
Bedfordshire based. Native to Kent.
Bedfordshire based. Native to Kent.
It's a suprise they haven't been split 😉.
September 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
It's a suprise they haven't been split 😉.
Hello
Yes, yellow stripe on leg suggests a Common Darter (as opposed to Ruddy). Abdomen shape suggests a male (but immature).
Yes, yellow stripe on leg suggests a Common Darter (as opposed to Ruddy). Abdomen shape suggests a male (but immature).
August 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Hello
Yes, yellow stripe on leg suggests a Common Darter (as opposed to Ruddy). Abdomen shape suggests a male (but immature).
Yes, yellow stripe on leg suggests a Common Darter (as opposed to Ruddy). Abdomen shape suggests a male (but immature).
Am not seeing dark patches at hindwing base so am thinking Black-tailed Skimmer - a mature male.
Darkish eyes also consistent - would be bluer in mature male Scarce Chaser.
Darkish eyes also consistent - would be bluer in mature male Scarce Chaser.
July 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Am not seeing dark patches at hindwing base so am thinking Black-tailed Skimmer - a mature male.
Darkish eyes also consistent - would be bluer in mature male Scarce Chaser.
Darkish eyes also consistent - would be bluer in mature male Scarce Chaser.