Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

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I found a rather tatty Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia) while out adder watching and thought I'd home in on the eyespot. Had no idea how hooked and toothlike the scales were! Go as large as you can to see, if you fancy it.

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Early Spider-orchids (Ophrys sphegodes) with rusty farm implement behind, Durlston Country Park, Dorset

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A protracted encounter between two evenly matched male adders (Vipera berus)

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A protracted encounter between two evenly matched male adders (Vipera berus)

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