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Downland Villa - Villa cingulata

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Downland Villa Downland Villa - Villa cingulata dylan Ashton court 29 Jun 2023, 10:58 p.m. 29 Jun 2023, 11:27 a.m.
Downland Villa Downland Villa - Villa cingulata dylan Ashton court 29 Jun 2023, 10:58 p.m. 29 Jun 2023, 11:27 a.m.
Downland Villa Downland Villa - Villa cingulata dylan Ashton court 29 Jun 2023, 10:58 p.m. 29 Jun 2023, 11:27 a.m.
Downland Villa Downland Villa - Villa cingulata dylan Ashton court 29 Jun 2023, 10:58 p.m. 29 Jun 2023, 11:27 a.m.
Downland Villa Downland Villa - Villa cingulata dylan Ashton court 29 Jun 2023, 11:36 p.m. 29 Jun 2023, 2:30 p.m.
Downland Villa Downland Villa - Villa cingulata dylan Ashton court 29 Jun 2023, 11:36 p.m. 29 Jun 2023, 2:30 p.m.

Species Description

Scarce and localised in south-central England, becoming scattered further East and West. It is increasing and expanding its range northwards. Habitat includes: well-drained, sunny sites with bare patches such as scrubby chalk and limestone grassland (often where moles are present), calcareous woodland clearings etc.

Useful Links:

Steven Falk

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