Adonis Blue (Polyommatus bellargus) #butterfly was once very scarce across England. It can now be seen regularly on chalk *South Downs* grassland across #Brighton
Found here in healthy numbers by @pkster101.bsky.social

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Brown Hairstreak (Thecla Betulae), one of UK's most threatened species.
Very restricted distribution so we are fortunate to have some local populations. #brightonwildlife

Adonis Blue (Polyommatus bellargus)

More sightings this year, than recent yrs.

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Network Rail use a curious form. Reposted ♻️

The most obvious corridors in #Brighton are along the line south from Withdean to Brighton Greenway, and the Lewes line east from London Road Station which was once selected as a LWS (#LRDSTN ).

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Tell Network Rail about biodiversity aspirations and projects 1km from a rail line you know.
An opportunity to inform their habitat management in your area, in ways that support local priorities.
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LINK ➡️ survey123.arcgis.com/share/24c393...

Next Month! Come and hear Steve Geliot talking about Sussex Starlings at Hangleton Manor Pub on 10 November.

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Anyphaena numida distribution map. #Brighton #Wildlife #Biodiversity #Nature #brightonwildlife

Anyphaena numida is commonly heard as one of the British native #Buzzing #spiders, when males vibrate their bodies against leaves which attracts females for courtship.
They have a curious distribution; found in #Brighton by @pkster101.bsky.social

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Eurydema ornata is a native #Shieldbug species (this one is the pale form adult)
There are very few local records, only four in East Sussex!
@pkster101.bsky.social found these in #Brighton near the clifftop.

See detailed images in post below...

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A New Record Here!

Welcome to the BlueSkies! We are focused on helping people share information about Local Wildlife Sites #LWS

There is a map showing locations, but it will be good to next colour code the habitats within each site. #brightonwildlife

Shieldbug 'Eurydema ornata' (adult in pale form)

1st #Brighton & 12th #Sussex record.

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Native Cranefly species Nephrotoma cornicina has wide dark markings on its head, a light brown abdomen with a dark stripe running along the top are distinctive.
This was seen by @pkster101.bsky.social and is the first Brighton record!
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Cranefly 'Nephrotoma cornicina'

1st Brighton & 3rd Sussex iRecord.

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Butterflies are still flying in late September! An indication of #climatechange on a warming planet, seen here in #Brighton

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Habitat connectivity is sadly lacking across Brighton and Hove.
On the Brighton Wildlife map there is a tab for Wildlife Corridors, taken from a range of sources.
No doubt other potential corridors, such as hedges, could be added.
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Alopecosa barbipes is a native species in the primitive Mygalomorphs order for spiders, they have 2 pairs of book-lungs on the underside of their abdomen!
@pkster101.bsky.social found this fine adult in #Brighton

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Dredging disposal from Brighton Marina

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) numbers in Britain are declining. They are now listed as 'Birds of Conservation Concern'!

#Brighton has maps and records showing population concentrations and also gaps. They are truly an indicator of urban ecological health.

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"People want to see more investment by the government in nature restoration, to help Britain prepare for and withstand the increasing threat of extreme weather events"
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