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June 2017
Seaton Wetlands (Entomology section)
Seaton Wetlands, the Axe and Lower Bruckland Ponds. Meet at 10am at the Seaton Wetlands car park which is via the cemetery entrance off Colyford Road between Colyford and Seaton. EX12 2SP, SY248914. Bring your…
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Hymenoptera in Exmouth (Entomology Section)
The Maer, Exmouth. Meet on the side of Maer Road (SY010802) at 10am to look for Hymenoptera which should be abundant at this site. Leader John Walters. A report and photos of the event…
Find out more »Moth trapping at Loddiswell (Entomology Section)
Andrew’s Wood, Loddiswell SX713520 / TQ7 4EA. Meet 9:00 pm. Leader: Barry Henwood 01626 364080 Directions: From A38, take A3121 turn-off towards Ugborough/Yealmpton, then turn left onto B3196. Go straight across the junction at…
Find out more »August 2017
Moths at Yarner (Entomology Section)
Meet 9:00 am. Examining moth traps set the previous evening at Yarner Wood. Leader: Barry Henwood. Location: Woodland Centre, Yarner Wood, East Dartmoor NNR SX784789. DIRECTIONS Follow brown signs to East Dartmoor NNR from Bovey…
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Wembury and the Yealm estuary (Entomology Section)
Wembury and the Yealm estuary. Meet at 10 am. This meeting has been specifically arranged as a celebration of Col. J W Yerbury, a distinguished entomologist whose publications included an extensive two part List…
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Talking rot about Devon (Entomology Section)
“Talking rot about Devon – Devon’s best places for saproxylic invertebrates”. An illustrated talk by Keith Alexander.
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AGM 2018 (Entomology Section)
AGM. Followed by: “The Horrid Ground Weaver”, an illustrated talk by John Walters.
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The Beauty and Science of Dragonfly Flight (Entomology Section)
An illustrated talk by our own Dr Robin Wootton whose primary research field was in insect flight mechanics and who has regaled us in the past in his own inimitable style. He will use…
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Stover Country Park (Entomology Section)
This is one of the prime Dragonfly sites in Devon and the focus will be on local specialities: Hairy Dragonfly and Downy Emerald. Optional visit to private ponds nearby after lunch to look for…
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Moth trapping at Warleigh Point (Entomology Section)
Meet at the venue at 9:00pm and see what is attracted to the traps. If the weather looks unsettled please contact the leader by 6:30pm to check the event is still happening. Leader: Barry…
Find out more »Locks Park Farm (Botany & Entom. Sections)
Meet at Locks Park Farm, Hatherleigh, EX20 3LZ (SS518023) at 10.00. Bring lunch. Finish around 4.00pm. This is a joint meeting between the Botany and Entomology Sections. We will be able to enjoy flowering…
Find out more »July 2018
Whiddon Deer Park (Entomology Section)
Whiddon Deer Park is one of the Devon’s best parkland sites for veteran trees and we expect to see some interesting saproxylic (wood-eating) species. Meet and leave vehicles at Whiddon Farm NT Ranger Base…
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