Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Ephemeroida

Large green dun

Ecdyonurus insignis


Notes

Mayfly with large hind wings, eyes rather large and close together. Wings fawn-coloured with diffuse black bands crossing. Abdomen pale yellow with reddish brown spots/thin dashes on underside and pale yellow on upper side, with red-brown diagonal bands laterally. Tarsii with five free elements. Seen in garden during the day, 10th and 24th May 2023 and early June.


Months sighted in garden