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All the species that have been added to this database have been found and (with a very few exceptions) photographed in Heene Cemetery. [Number of species matching these criteria: 710.]

Alba Semi-plena rose

Alba Semi-plena is an old rose that produces clusters of large milk-white flowers.

(Rosa x alba 'Semi-Plena')

(Roses)

Alder Leaf Beetle

This was once a rare beetle, even thought to be extinct in Britain, but there have been increasing numbers of records.

(Agelastica alni)

(Flea or leaf beetles)

This pink, semi-double flowered rose was first hybridized in 1823.

(Rosa x alba 'Amelia')

(Roses)

American Willowherb

This introduced species has alternate leaves and small pale pink flowers.

(Epilobium ciliatum)

(Willowherbs)

Annual Meadow-grass

This low-growing native grass flowers throughout the year and has a pyramidal panicle.

(Poa annua)

(Grasses)

The Ant Damsel Bug feeds on insect eggs, aphids, and small caterpillars.

(Himacerus mirmicoides)

(Damsel Bugs)

Anthomyzid fly - unnamed 1

Anthomyzid flies are typically small and slender, with wings that extend beyond the tip of the abdomen.

(Anthomyza sp.)

(Anthomyzid flies)

Aphid - unnamed 1

This family of aphid species is a relatively large, black aphid, though still less than 4 millimetres in length.

(Uroleucon sp.)

(Aphids)

Ash

The ash is a native British tree. This individual is a young sapling that we hope will grow to maturity.

(Fraxinus excelsior)

(Olives)

Atlantic Ivy has broader leaves than those of Common Ivy.

(Hedera hibernica )

(Ivies)

Australian Lawn Shrimp

This species is the most common landhopper in the UK. It originated in New South Wales and Southern Queensland in Australia.

(Arcitalitrus dorrieni)

(Landhoppers)

Barkfly - unnamed 1

Trichadenotecnum sexpunctatum is a 'picture-winged' barkfly that is not often found in Britain.

(Trichadenotecnum sexpunctatum)

(Barkflies)

Barren Brome is a grass that flowers from late April onwards.

(Anisantha sterilis)

(Grasses)

Batman Hoverfly

Myathropa florea is a common hoverfly, whose larvae feed on aphids. It is a wasp mimic.

(Myathropa florea)

(Hoverflies)

Bay

Bays are members of the laurel family. Small yellow flowers appear in May. On female plants, black berries appear later.

(Laurus nobilis)

(Laurels)

This species is a recent arrival in Britain, being native to south-eastern Europe.

(Synophropsis lauri)

(Leafhoppers)

Beaked Hawk's-beard

Beaked Hawk's beard is a native flower that appears from May onwards.

(Crepis vesicaria)

(Asters)

Beautiful demoiselle

The Beautiful Demoiselle is easily mistaken for a butterfly, with its fluttering flight pattern.

(Calopteryx virgo)

(Broad-winged Damselflies)

The white or grey-white cap darkens towards a brown apex and pales towards the edge.

(Tricholoma sciodes)

(Gilled Mushrooms)

Betony

Betony is a shortish, hairy plant with tall stems that throw out narrow, toothed leaves.

(Betonica officinalis)

(Mints and Dead-Nettles)

Bicoloured Bryum

Bicoloured Bryum with groups of tiny bulbils just visible in several places, forming circles around the central axil.

(Bryum dichotomum bulbils)

(Mosses)

Birch Catkin Bug

Adult Birch Catkin Bugs overwinter and emerge to breed in early spring. Nymphs appear between March and September.

(Kleidocerys resedae)

(Seed bugs)

Birch Shieldbug

These shieldbugs live in Birch trees, overwintering as adults, mating in the spring. Adults are 8 and 11 millimetres long.

(Elasmostethus interstinctus)

(Shield bugs)

Bird's-claw Beard Moss

This species forms clusters or mats of yellow-green turfs with erect unbranched stems, especially in disturbed habitats.

(Barbula unguiculata)

(Mosses)

Bittersweet or Woody Nightshade

Bittersweet or Woody Nightshade is a clambering perrenial that appears in May.

(Solanum dulcamara)

(Nightshades)

Black Clock Beetle

The Black Clock Beetle is a common Autumn breeding beetle, black with brick-red colouration on the legs.

(Pterostichus madidus)

(Ground Beetles)

Black Garden Ant

Probably our most familiar ant, the Black Garden Ant will nest in earth, tree stumps, walls, and under paving.

(Lasius niger)

(Ants)

Black Lace-weaver Spider

The Black Lace-weaver Spider is a nocturnal spider with a black body with white markings.

(Amaurobius ferox)

(Tangled Nest Spiders or Funnel Weavers)

The trefoil leaves of Black Medick have leaflets with a minute point. The flowers appear from April.

(Medicago lupulina)

(Legumes)

Black-headed Worm

The Black-headed Worm is anecic so makes vertical burrows. Its pinky-red body is very dark.

(Aporrectodea longa)

(Earthworms)

Blackbird

The familiar blackbird is a resident breeder and winter visitor.

(Turdus merula)

(Thrushes and Chats)

Blackcap

The Blackcap's delightful fluting song has earned it the name 'northern nightingale'.

(Sylvia atricapilla)

(Old World Warblers)

Bladder Campion

Bladder Campion is a grey and white plant that has wavy-edged white flowers with petals deeply cleft.

(Silene vulgaris)

(Pinks)

Blood bee - unnamed 1

Blood bees are usually black and red. They are small or medium-sized bees that are cleptoparasitic of ground-nesting bees.

(Sphecodes sp.)

(Sweat bees)

Blow-fly - unnamed 1

Maggots of this blowfly are frequently used as fishing bait.

(Calliphora vicina)

(Blow-flies)

Blue Tit

Blue Tits are regular visitors to garden feeders, favouring peanuts over other seeds.

(Parus caeruleus)

(Tits)

The blue-grey colour of the Blue-grey Worm is distinctive, sometimes with yellow on the end of the tail.

(Octolasion cyaneum)

(Earthworms)

Bluebell

The tips of the English Bluebell's flowers revolute, meaning they roll back from the tip.

(Hyacinthoides non-scripta)

(Asparagus and allies)

Borage

The bright blue flowers of Borage, a plant introduced into the cemetery, appear in May.

(Borago officinalis )

(Borages)

Bordered Shield Bug

This shield bug is a small ground-dwelling shield bug.

(Legnotus limbosus)

(Shield bugs)

Bottle-green Semaphore Fly

These flies are easily capable of skating about on the surface of ponds, where they mate and hunt.

(Poecilobothrus nobilitatus)

(Long-legged flies)

Bracken

The starchy rhizomes of Bracken, our most abundant fern, are edible and can be dried and stored.

(Pteridium aquilinum)

(Brackens et al)

Bramble

Brambles may annoy gardeners but foragers welcome the fact that they provide blackberries, rich in vitamin C.

(Rubus fruticosus agg.)

(Roses)

Bramble Leafhopper

This is one of the most common leafhoppers, being usually found on brambles.

(Ribautiana tenerrima)

(Leafhoppers)

Brassica Whitefly

This insect may be the smallest insect in our database, measuring less than 2 millimetres in length.

(Aleyrodes proletella)

(Whiteflies )

Brimstone

Males Brimstones are a bright yellow colour, whereas females are a paler, greenish white.

(Gonepteryx rhamni)

(Whites and Yellows)

Brindled Poplar Tortrix

The Brindled Poplar Tortrix moth is a variable species, being found with a mix of colours.

(Epinotia nisella)

(Tortrix moths)

Bristly Millipede

Polyxenus lagurus is found in many areas of Europe, usually on old walls that offer small hiding places.

(Polyxenus lagurus)

(Bristly Millipedes)

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