2023 True Fly records

This table comprises the true fly records for 2023.

The contents of this table may be sorted using the arrows in the header row and filtered by entering text in the boxes at the head of each column.

Species nameScientific nameQuantitySite nameDateRecorder name
a craneflyDicranota9Millcombe Stream above confluence2023-03-18Alan Rowland
biting midgeCeratopogonidae1Millcombe Stream above cascade2023-03-18Alan Rowland
biting midgeCeratopogonidae2Millcombe Stream above confluence2023-03-18Alan Rowland
biting midgeChironomidae75Millcombe Stream above cascade2023-03-18Alan Rowland
biting midgeChironomidae22Millcombe Stream above confluence2023-03-18Alan Rowland
crane flyNeolymnomyia sp1Millcombe Stream above confluence2023-03-18Alan Rowland
crane flyTipulidae2Millcombe Stream above confluence2023-03-18Alan Rowland
long-legged flyDolichopodidae1Millcombe Stream above cascade2023-03-18Alan Rowland
meniscus midgeDixa sp1Millcombe Stream above cascade2023-03-18Alan Rowland
meniscus midgeDixa sp1Millcombe Stream above confluence2023-03-18Alan Rowland
a mosquitoCulicidae1St John's Stream above Brambles2023-03-20Alan Rowland
a trickle midgeThaumaleidae1Brambles Pond2023-03-20Alan Rowland
biting midgeCeratopogonidae1Brambles Pond2023-03-20Alan Rowland
biting midgeChironomidae11Brambles Pond2023-03-20Alan Rowland
biting midgeChironomidae13St John's Stream above Brambles2023-03-20Alan Rowland
meniscus midgeDixa sp4Brambles Pond2023-03-20Alan Rowland
a mosquitoCulicidae1St John's Stream Square Cottage2023-03-21Alan Rowland
biting midgeCeratopogonidae2St John's Stream Square Cottage2023-03-21Alan Rowland
biting midgeChironomidae34St John's Stream Square Cottage2023-03-21Alan Rowland
Bumblebee HoverflyVolucella bombylans1The Ugly2023-06-15Neil Thomas
Semaphore flyPoecilobothrus nobilitatus9Millcombe Pond2023-06-17Tim Jones
Giant Tachinid flyTachina grossa1Upper East Side Path2023-06-26Alan Rowland
Marmalade HoverflyEpisyrphus balteatus1Upper East Side Path2023-06-26Alan Rowland
Giant Tachinid flyTachina grossa1Upper East Side Path2023-06-29Alan Rowland
Marmalade HoverflyEpisyrphus balteatus1Quarter Wall East2023-06-30Alan Rowland
Giant Tachinid flyTachina grossa1Upper East Side Path2023-07-02Alan Rowland
Giant Tachinid flyTachina grossa1Government House2023-07-02Alan Rowland
Marmalade HoverflyEpisyrphus balteatus1Upper East Side Path2023-07-05Alan Rowland
A gall midgeJaapiella veronicaepresentMillcombe2023-08-17Sam Bosanquet
A leaf minerPhytomyza lappaepresentBensons Cave2023-08-17Sam Bosanquet
Black-thighed HoverflySyrphus vitripennis1Landing Bay2023-08-17Sam Bosanquet
Black-thighed HoverflySyrphus vitripennis2Quarries2023-08-17Sam Bosanquet
Common Drone flyEristalis tenax1Landing Bay2023-08-17Sam Bosanquet
Marmalade HoverflyEpisyrphus balteatus1Golden Well2023-08-17Sam Bosanquet
Marmalade HoverflyEpisyrphus balteatus50Quarries2023-08-17Sam Bosanquet
Marsh CraneflyTipula paludosa1Golden Well2023-08-17Sam Bosanquet
Pied HoverflyScaeva pyrastri1Quarries2023-08-17Sam Bosanquet
Thick-legged HoverflySyrita pipiens1Village2023-08-17Sam Bosanquet
Common Drone flyEristalis tenax1Pyramid Stream2023-08-18Sam Bosanquet
A gall midgeRondaniola bursariapresentLower East Side Path2023-08-19Sam Bosanquet
Black-thighed HoverflySyrphus vitripennis1Millcombe2023-08-19Sam Bosanquet
Common Green BottleLucilia sericata1Rocket Pole2023-09-15Mandy Dee

There are currently over 500 members of the Lundy Field Society, mostly in Britain but with others around the world. The society meets annually at its AGM which is usually held in Crediton, near Exeter, at the beginning of March. As well as society business there are talks on recent work on the island and an opportunity to meet other members.

Members often also meet on the island.

New members are always welcome - you can join here.

The LFS produces three publications which are distributed to members, a Newsletter in February, the Annual Report in the autumn and the Journal containing longer academic papers. The Journal is produced annually or biennially depending on contributions. The LFS promotes and publishes research on the island and members also carry out conservation-related work on the island.

If you have something to contribute, please contact the relevant editor.

Latest news

The Lundy Field Society is seeking an  Honorary Treasurer to join its committee following the Annual General Meeting in May. The Honorary Treasurer is a volunteer role responsible for overseeing the Society’s financial administration and supporting the committee in ensuring that funds are managed appropriately.

The role requires the postholder to serve as a Trustee of the Lundy Field Society and offers an opportunity to contribute to the continued success of the Society.

A reminder that the AGM will be held on Lundy in our 80th anniversary year on Tuesday 19th May in St Helen's church. The AGM will coincide with the Discover Lundy week and if you are not already booked into that event then you can visit Lundy for a day trip. You should get a long day on the island as the sailing is from Bideford and a £5 discount on the fare will be available.

It is with great sadness that we share news that Professor Jennifer George, Vice President of the Society, has died peacefully after a short illness.

 

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