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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: 776.]

Slowworm

Slowworms' tails are brittle, so care is needed when handling them.

(Anguis fragilis)

(Slowworms )

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

(Anisantha sterilis)

(Grasses)

Lichen - unnamed 5

Anisomeridium biforme lichen is found on trees that have smooth bark and are not too shaded.

(Anisomeridium biforme)

(Lichens)

This aphid has intriguing black and white abdominal markings, as well as distinct, dark blotches (stigma) on its wings.

(Anoecia corni)

(Aphids)

Common Flower Bug

The Common Flower Bug (Anthocoris nemorum) is the most common flower bug.

(Anthocoris nemorum)

(Minute pirate bugs)

Root-maggot fly - unnamed 1

This Root Maggot Fly will be either Anthomyia procellaris or Anthomyia pluvialis.

(Anthomyia sp.)

(Root-maggot flies)

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)

Strawberry Blossom Weevil

These individuals are also distinctive because of a tiny, pale scutellum that lies between the thorax and the abdomen.

(Anthonomus rubi)

(Weevils)

Common Nettle-tap

The larval food plant of the Common Nettle-tap moth is the nettle.

(Anthophila fabriciana)

(Metalmark moths)

Hairy-footed Flower Bee

The Hairy-footed Flower Bee is in the vanguard of solitary bees emerging in Spring. This is a male.

(Anthophora plumipes)

(Bumble and Honey Bees)

Varied Carpet Beetle

Varied carpet beetles are about 3 millimetres long and are usually found indoors feeding off carpets, furniture and fabrics.

(Anthrenus verbasci)

(Larder beetles)

Cow Parsley is a robust herbaceous biennial whose stems branch into umbels of delicate white or cream flowers.

(Anthriscus sylvestris)

(Umbellifers)

Tree Pipit

Tree Pipits are streaky-brown in colour with pale underparts. Males and females are similar in colour.

(Anthus trivialis)

(Pipits and wagtails)

The Dark Arches moth has a wingspan of between 45 and 55 millimetres.

(Apamea monoglypha)

(Owlet Moths)

Ringlet

The dark velvety-winged Ringlet butterfly, with its eye-spot markings, is a common sight from June until August.

(Aphantopus hyperantus)

(Fritillaries, Nymphalids and Browns)

Honey Bee

The Honey Bee is an abundant species, seen from early Spring until late Autumn.

(Apis mellifera)

(Bumble and Honey Bees)

Wood Mouse

The Wood Mouse has pale grey undersides with a small yellow streak on the chest.

(Apodemus sylvaticus)

(Old World Rats and Mice)

Grey Worm

The Grey Worm is a very common endogeic worm that can be distinguished by its pinky-grey colour.

(Aporrectodea caliginosa)

(Earthworms)

Black-headed Worm

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

(Aporrectodea longa)

(Earthworms)

Columbine

In the wild the bonnet-shaped flowers of Culbine appear from May, but many Columbines in urban areas are cultivars.

(Aquilegia vulgaris)

(Buttercups)

The white leaves of this native cress appear in March.

(Arabidopsis thaliana)

(Cabbages)

Garden Cross Spider

The Garden Cross Spider lives on flying insects caught in its web, and is mostly seen from June until October.

(Araneus diadematus)

(Orb-web Spiders)

Orb-web Spider - unnamed 1

Identification to species level of this tiny spider requires high magnification and good lighting.

(Araniella sp.)

(Orb-web Spiders)

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)

The spikes of Lesser Burdock have many bracts, each of which ends in a hook. These fruits are transported by animals.

(Arctium minus)

(Asters)

Large Rose Sawfly

This is the first sawfly seen in the cemetery. It is perhaps 9mm long. This species of sawfly is common throughout Britain.

(Arge pagana)

(Sawflies)

Originally native to the Mediterranean, this spider has colonised the south coast of England, and is expanding its range inland.

(Argiope bruennichi)

(Orb-web Spiders)

The small Golden Argent moth typically has a golden-brassy colour.

(Argyresthia goedartella)

(Shiny head-standing moths)

Large Black Slug

The Large Black Slug is an omnivore that feeds incessantly on plants, fungi, and invertebrates.

(Arion ater/rufus/vulgaris)

(Slugs)

The Large Red Slug is herbivorous and has a range of colour forms (red, black, grey-brown).

(Arion ater/rufus/vulgaris)

(Slugs)

The Dotted Slug is a grey and white slug with a pair of dark-coloured longitudinal stripes.

(Arion circumscriptus)

(Slugs)

Brown Soil Slug

The Brown Soil Slug ranges in colour from brown to grey, sometimes having a green tint, usually having gold speckles on its tubercles (skin bumps/wrinkles).

(Arion distinctus)

(Slug)

Bourguignat's Slug

Bourguignat's Slug has a grey to yellow-brown back with dark lateral banding.

(Arion fasciatus)

(Slugs)

Green-soled Slug

The colour of the Green-soled Slug is extremely variable. Normally it has dark brown-black tentacles and a pale sole, that may have a greenish tinge.

(Arion flagellus)

(Slugs)

Southern Garden Slug

Southern Garden Slugs may be grey or brown with yellow-orange mucus, and dark lateral stripes.

(Arion hortensis/owenii/distinctus)

(Slugs)

Dusky Slug

Dusky Slugs range in colour from grey-brown to orange-brown. They have dark brown bands running down the sides.

(Arion subfuscus/fuscus)

(Slugs)

As with the majority of slugs found in the cemetery, these herbivorous creatures live on living and dead plant material and fungi.

(Arion vulgaris)

(Slugs)

Common Pill Woodlouse

The Common Pill Woodlouse rolls into a ball when threatened, using the armoured plates of its exoskeleton for protection.

(Armadiilidium vulgare)

(Woodlice)

False Oat-Grass

False Oat-Grass is a tall, loosely tufted, native perennial grass that flowers from May.

(Arrhenatherum elatius)

(Grasses)

Lichen - unnamed 6

Arthonia atra is a lichen with scattered or sprinkled apothecia.

(Arthonia atra)

(Lichens)

Lichen - unnamed 7

Arthonia radiata is very common on smooth-barked trees and shrubs.

(Arthonia radiata)

(Lichens)

Lichen - unnamed 8

Arthopyrenia analepta has a varnished appearance. It is common on twigs and smooth bark in moderate shade.

(Arthopyrenia analepta)

(Lichens)

Lichen - unnamed 9

The Arthopyrenia punctiformis is common on smooth bark, especially on twigs and young trees where shade is not deep.

(Arthopyrenia punctiformis)

(Lichens)

Lords-and-Ladies or Cuckoo Pint

Lords-and-Ladies or Cuckoo Pint produces flowers from April, followed by toxic orange-red berries.

(Arum maculatum)

(Arums)

Lichen - unnamed 10

Aspicilia calcarea is common on hard limestone and headstones.

(Aspicilia calcarea)

(Lichens)

Lichen - unnamed 11

The Aspicilia contorta subsp. hoffmanniana lichen is found on hard calcareous rocks, on concrete and graveyard tombs.

(Aspicilia contorta subsp. hoffmanniana)

(Lichens)

Michaelmas Daisy

The Michaelmas Daisy has flowers that have yellow disc florets and lilac-coloured rays that appear in July.

(Aster agg.)

(Asters)

Turnip Sawflies are nectar-drinking insects, seen in here on one of the many white umbellifer flowers in the Cemetery.

(Athalia rosae)

(Sawflies)

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