Moths, butterflies & other insects

The warm weather has provided an ideal opportunity to seek out some of the insects that inhabit the ock and the flood meadows - some seem almost exotic.

Male banded demoiselles along the river, possibly competing with each for the best spot to attract a female:
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A rather splendid scarlet tiger moth, a locally common to the south of England. A moth that prefers damp habitats and flies during the day.
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Also locally common is the marbled white butterfly, apparently it favours flower rich meadows, hence several seen flying around the ock meadows:
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Although no sightings of a leaf cutter bee, one has left evidence in the form of these distinct cuttings in a leaf:
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