Journal archives for May 2024

May 7, 2024

May 9, 2024

My most unusual observations

The second location at which Dasylobus graniferus has been recorded in the British Isles:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&subview=table&taxon_id=347952&user_id=cf125&verifiable=any

An Isodontia mexicana, seen on the same plant in the same fortnight two years running:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&taxon_id=203340&user_id=cf125&verifiable=any

A Faunula patagonica butterfly, seen in Patagonia:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/195000884

The first recorded sighting of Tritomegas sexmaculatus in Central London:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/214214961

The first recorded sighting of Pseudeuophrys erratica between Cambridge in the north and the south coast in the south:

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/215278973

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May 30, 2024

Notes on Brassicaceae

Collins Wild Flower Guide pp. 208-11

Brassica rapa, Turnip: dense inflorescence, buds overtopping open flowers, sepals erect
Brassica napus, Rape: dense inflorescence, flowers overtopping buds
Rhampospermum nigrum, Brasssica nigra, Black Mustard: all leaves stalked

Sinapis alba, White Mustard: all leaves stalked
Rhamphospermum arvense, Sinapis arvensis, Charlock: lower leaves stalked, upper leaves sessile - https://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/charlock

Hirschfeldia incana, Hoary Mustard: stiff white hairs on lower part of stem
Rapistrum rugosum, Bastard Cabbage: stems stiffly hairy, dark green leaves - https://www.naturespot.org.uk/node/253992
Rapanus raphanistrum, Wild Radish: petals may be white, dark veins on petals

https://www.naturespot.org.uk/family/brassicaceae
https://www.naturespot.org.uk/family/brassicaceae?page=1

NB seeds

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