Daily Archives: May 27, 2026

Old Moor

Another insect day out at RSPB Old Moor, things were beginning to get a little bit more busy now with Brimstone, Common Blue, Dingy Skipper, Painted Lady, Peacock and Speckled Wood butterflies seen on the wing.

Odonata species seen on the wing were Azure Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Four Spotted Chaser, Hairy Dragonfly, Large Red Damselfly and Red-eyed Damselfly.

Other highlights were Dock Bug, Soldier Beetles and Thick-thighed Beetles

Azure Damselfly

Dock Bug

Hairy Dragonfly

Painted Lady

Soldier Beetle

Thick thighed Beetle ♀