Although great care is taken in the identification of the subjects of Tophill Low Nature Reserve, it should be noted that the identifiers are merely amateurs with an interest in the reserves inhabitants, and any lists compiled by them should be viewed with this in mind.
Hemiptera (True bugs) of Tophill Low Nature Reserve
Recorders: DG Fairweather/MG Hodges
SUBORDER HETEROPTERA
Superfamily: Pentatomoidea (Shieldbugs)
Acanthosoma
haemorrhoidale (Hawthorn Shieldbug): 19/09/2009
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Dolycoris baccarum (Hairy or Sloe Shieldbug): 06/10/2012
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Dolycoris baccarum (Hairy or Sloe Shieldbug): 06/10/2012
Elasmostethus interstinctus (Birch Shieldbug): 13/04/2009
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Elasmucha grisea (Parent Bug): 11/06/11
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Palomena prasina (Common Green Shieldbug): 27/08/11
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Picromerus bidens (Spiked Shieldbug): 27/06/2009
Piezodorus lituratus
(Gorse Shieldbug): 27/06/2009
Pentatoma Rufipes (Red-legged Shieldbug aka Forest Bug): 23/06/2009
Pentatoma Rufipes (Red-legged Shieldbug aka Forest Bug): 23/06/2009
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Tritomegas bicolor (Pied Shieldbug): 18/08/2012
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Troilus luridus (Bronze Shieldbug): 31/07/2010
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Zicrona caerulea (Blue Shieldbug): 15/07/2011
Family: Coreidae (Squashbugs)
Leptoglossus
occidentalis (Western conifer seed-bug): ? /10/2011 (finder P Drury,
volunteer warden)
Family: Lygaeidae (Groundbugs)
Chilacus typhae
(Bulrush Bug): 26/09/09
Heterogaster urticae
(Nettle Groundbug): 20/08/11
Gastrodes grossipes
(Pine Cone Bug): 31/08/2012 (finder R Hampshire: reserve warden)
Family: Anthocoridae (Flower-bugs)
Anthocoris nemorum (Common
Flower-bug): 27/08/2011
Family: Tingidae (Lacebugs)
Tingis cardui
(Spear Thistle Lacebug): 12/05/2012
Family: Nabidae (Damsel Bugs)
Nabis limbatus (Marsh
Damsel bug): 20/08/2011
Nabis flavomarginatus (Broad Damsel bug): 01/09/2012
Himacerus apterus
(Tree Damsel bug): 28/08/2010
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Family: Miridae (Plant Bugs aka capsid bugs or mirid
bugs)
Blepharidopterus
angulatus (Black-kneed Capsid Bug): 10/09/2011
Calocorus alpestris
(nymph): 09/06/2012
Campyloneura virgula: 21/07/2012
Closterotomus
norwegicus (Potato Capsid): 02/07/2011
Dicyphus stachydis: 02/06/2012
Grypocoris stysi:
25/06/2011
Harpocera thoracica:
07/05/2011
Leptopterna dolabrata: 09/07/2010 (finder, R Hampshire:
Reserve warden)
Liocoris tripustulatus: 09/06/2012
Lygocoris pabulinus (Common
Green Capsid): 07/07/2012 (finder, R Hampshire: Reserve warden)
Lygocoris rugicollis: 30/06/2012
Lygus rugulipennis (Tarnished
Plant Bug): 06/10/2012
Orthops campestris:
06/08/2011
Orthops basilis: 06/10/2012
Pantilius tunicatus:
02/10/2010
Phytocoris longipennis:
16/07/2011
Plagiognathus
arbustorum: 15/07/2011
Stenodema laevigata:
10/09/2011
SUBORDER: HOMOPTERA
Family: Aphrophoridae (Froghoppers)
Philaenus spumarius
(Common Froghopper): 18/06/2011Aphrophora alni (Alder Spittlebug): 31/10/2009
Family: Cercopidae (Froghoppers)
Cercopis vulnerata (Red-and-black Froghopper): 26/10/2009
Family: Cicadellidae (Leafhoppers)
Sub-family: Cicadelllinae
Cicadella viridis:
23/07/2011
Sub-family: Idiocerinae
Idiocerus
populi: 08/09/2012Sub-family: Iassinae
Iassus lanio: 11/08/2012
Sub-family: Typhlocybinae
Eupteryx aurata (Potato Leafhopper): 10/09/2011
Eupteryx urticae: 30/06/2012
Family: Cixiidae (Lacehoppers)
achycixius pilosus:
19/05/2012
Syrphidae
(Hoverflies) of Tophill Low Nature Reserve
Recorders: DG
Fairweather/MG Hodges
This list builds on one created by Geoff Tulloch (GT) where
eleven species were recorded in 2004, seven more species recorded in earlier
years are included, but no dates are available.
For
convenience the species run in alphabetical order.
Anasimyia
lineata: 06/06/2009 (DGF)
Anasimyia transfuga: 17/07/2010 (DGF)
Baccha elongata: 15/05/2010 (DGF)
Cheilosia albitarsis: 28/05/2011 (DGF)
Chrytsotoxum bicinstum: 23/07/2011 (DGF)
Eristalis intricarius: 23/05/2009 (DGF)
Eristalis nemorum: (Eristalis interruptus) pre 2004 (GT)
Eristalis pertinax: pre 2004 (GT)
Eristalis rupium: 2004 (GT)
Eristalis tenax: 2004 (GT)
Eupeodes corolla: 06/08/2011 (DGF)
Helophilus hybridus: 14/05/2011 (DGF)
Helophilus pendulus: pre 2004 (GT)
Helophilus trivittatus: 16/08/2008 (MGH/DGF) also 16/07/2011 (DGF/MGH)
Leucozona lucorum: 08/05/2010 (DGF/MGH)
Melangyia umbellatarum: 02/07/2011 (DGF)
Melostoma scalare: 08/10/2011 (DGF)
Myathropa florea: 2004 (GT)
Parasyrphus punctulatus: 09/04/2011 (DGF/MGH)
Platycheirus fulviventris: pre 2004 (GT)
Platycheirus scutatus: 2004 (GT)
Rhingia campestris: pre 2004 (GT)
Scaeva pyrastri: pre 2004 (GT)
Syritta
pipiens: pre 2004 (GT)
Vollucella bombylans: 05/06/2010 (DGF/MGH)
Coccinellidae
(Ladybirds) of Tophill Low Nature Reserve
Recorders: DG
Fairweather/MG Hodges
Adalia
2-punctata (2-spot Ladybird) f. typica: 18/02/2012
Adalia
10-punctata (10-spot Ladybird): 06/04/2012
Chilocorus renipustulatus (Kidney-spot Ladybird): 16/04/2011
Coccinella 7-punctata (7-spot Ladybird): 09/04/2011
Halyzia 16-guttata (Orange Ladybird): 21/08/2011
Subcoccinella vigintiquatuorpunctata (24-spot Ladybird): 05/05/2012
Arachnida (Spiders & Harvestmen) of Tophill Low
Nature Reserve
Recorders: DG Fairweather/MG Hodges
Alopecosa
pulverulenta (Common Fox Spider): 02/04/2011
Amaurobius
similis: 29/10/2011Araneus diadematus (Garden Spider): 29/08/2009
Araneus quadratus: 29/09/2012
Araiella cucurbitina: 11/07/2009
Drassodes lapidosus/cupreus : 21/08/1010
Enoplognatha ovata: 17/07/1010
Hypomma bituberculatum: 21/04/2012
Larinioides cornutus: 29/05/2010
Linyphia hortensis: 26/05/2012
Meta mengei: 05/05/2012
Meta segmentata: 18/09/2010
Microlinyphia pusilla: 02/06/2012
Neriene montana: 23/04/2010
Nuctenea umbratica: 26/09/2009
Pachygnatha clercki: 19/06/2010
Pisaura mirabilis (Nursery Web Spider): 15/05/2010
Salticus scenicus (Zebra Spider): 19/03/2011
Scotophaeus blackwalli (Mouse Spider): 19/03/2011
Steatodea bipuctata: 12/06/2010
Tegenaria gigantea/saeva (Large House Spider sp) most likely to be a hybrid of the two. Detailed and expert microscopic examination needed to determine its id: 21/08/2010
Tetragnatha montana: 19/06/2010
Xysticus cristatus (Crab Spider): 12/06/2010
Zora spinimana: 14/07/2012
Harvestmen
Dicranopalpus
ramosus: 01/10/2011Leiobunum rotundum: 01/10/2011
Mitopus morio: 08/10/2011
Paroligolophus agretis: 22/10/2011
Platybunus triangularis: 05/05/2012
Curculionidae
(Weevils) of Tophill Low Nature Reserve
Recorders:
DG Fairweather/MG Hodges
Cionus alauda: ?/06/2012 (finder P Drury, volunteer warden)
Cionus scrophulariae: 15/07/2011
Curculio nucum (Nut Weevil): 20/08/11
Dorytomus taeniatus: 30/10/2009
Hylobius abietis (Pine Weevil: 18/09/2010
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Liophloeus tessulatus: 29/05/2010
Phyllobius pomaceus (Green Nettle Weevil): 16/05/2009
Coleoptera (Beetles) of Tophill Low Nature Reserve
Elaphrus riparius: 6/10/2012
Family: Staphylinidae (rove beetles)
Ocypus olens (devil's coach horse): 30/09/12
Galls
of Tophill Low Nature Reserve
Recorders:
DG Fairweather/MG Hodges
Alder
Alder Tongue: agent, fungus Taphrina alni; 27/08/2011
Galls on leaves: agent, gall mite Eriophyes inangulis; 01/10/2011
Pimple-like galls on leaves: agent, gall mite Eriophyes laevis; 23/06/2012
Oak
Artichoke gall: agent, gall wasp Andricus foecundatrix; 17/09/2011
Marble gall: agent, gall wasp Andricus kollari; 17/09/2011
Knopper gall: agent, gall wasp Andricus quercuscalicis; 27/08/2011
Silk Button Spangle gall: agent, gall wasp Neuroterus numismalis; 08/10/2011
Common Spangle gall: agent, gall wasp Neuroterus quercusbaccarum; 03/09/2011
Distorted leaf gall: agent, gall wasp Andricus curvator; 09/06/2012
Cola nut galls: agent, gall wasp Andricus lignicolus; 01/10/2012
Ash
Ash Key Galls: agent, gall mite Aceria fraxinivora; 10/09/2011
Purple veined rolls on leaves: agent, psyllid Psyllopsis fraxini; 23/06/2012
Pouch on leaflets: agent, gall midge Dasineura fraxini; 30/06/2012
Beech
Cylindrical columns on leaves: agent, gall midge Hartigiola annulipes; 17/09/2011
Birch
‘Big Bud’ galls: agent, gall mite Acalitus calycophthirus; 01/09/2012
Witches’ brooms: agent, fungus Taphrina betulina; 13/03/2011
Bistort
Distorted leaves: agent, gall midge Wachtliella persicariae; 17/09/2011
Bramble
Violet spots on leaves: agent, fungus Phragmidium violaceum; 20/08/2011
Blackthorn
Pustules on leaves: agent, gall midge Eriophyes similis; 14/07/2012
Dryopteris
Mop-headed frond on Male Fern: agent, diptera Chirosia betuleti; 14/07/2012
Elm
Fig gall on leaves: agent, aphid Tetraneura ulmi; 26/05/2012
Leaf roll: agent, aphid Eriosoma
ulmi; 02/06/2012
Field maple
Rounded pustules on leaves: agent, gall mite Aceria macrochela; 24/09/2011
Galium
Distorted leaves on Common Cleavers: agent, gall mite Cecidophyes rouhollahi; 14/07/2012
Ground-ivy
Light-house galls: agent, gall midge Rondaniola bursaria; 01/10/2011
Lime
Nail galls on leaves: agent, gall mite Eriophyes tiliae; 10/09/2011
Pimples on leaves: agent, gall mite Aceria exilis; 14/07/2012
Meadow-rue (Common)
Swollen fruit: agent, gall midge Ametrodiplosis thalictricola; 11/08/2012
Meadowsweet
Pimples on leaves: agent, gall midge Dasineura ulmaria; 14/07/2012
Blisters on leaves: agent, gall midge Dasineura pustulans; 18/08/2012
Nettle
Nettle Clustercup Rust: agent, fungus Puccinia urticata; 15/05/2010
Swellings on leaves: agent, gall mite Dasineura urticae; 08/10/2011
Poaceae
Ergot on Lolium
perrene: agent, fungus Claviceps
purpurea; 11/08/2012
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Poplar
Spiral gall on petioles: agent, aphid Pemphigus spyrothecae; 01/10/2011
Leaf blisters: agent, fungus Taphrina populina; 16/06/2012
Rowan
Pustules on leaves: agent, gall mite Eriophyes pyri: 30/06/2012
Rumex (Broad leaved Dock)
Clustercup on leaves: agent, fungus Puccinia phragmitis; 30/06/2012
Sallow and Willow
Galls on sallow leaves: agent, gall mite Aculus laevis; 24/09/2011
Galls on sallow leaves: agent, gall midge Iteomyia major; 08/10/2011
Bean Galls on willow: agent, sawfly Pontania proxima; 17/09/2011
Leaf edge rolled on willow: agent, gall mite Rabdophaga clausilia; 01/10/2011
Hairy gall on sallow sp: agent, Eupontania pedunculi; 21/07/2012
Spruce
Pineapple galls on buds: agent, aphid Adelges abietis; 01/10/2011
Sycamore
Red pustules on leaves: agent, gall mite Aceria cephaloneus; 10/09/2011
Felt galls on leaves: agent, gall mite Aceria pseudoplatani; 02/06/2012
Thistle
Swellings on creeping thistle stems: agent, picture winged
fly Urophora cardui; 08/10/2011
Rust on creeping thistle: agent, fungus Puccinia punctiformis; 02/06/2012
Wild Rose
Bedaguar gall or Robin’s pincushion: agent, gall wasp Diplolepis rosae; 27/08/2011
Spiked pea or Sputnik gall: agent, gall wasp Diplolepis nervosa; 20/08/2011
Smooth pea gall: agent, gall wasp Diplolepis nervosa or D.
eglanteriae (rearing of the adult wasp is essential for reliable identification); 01/10/2011
