Flora and Fauna | Highfield Park Trust

7-spot Ladybird on a mild winter’s day

15th February 201915th February 2019 Park Naturalist 127 Views

This 7-spot Ladybird (Coccinella 7-punctata) was photographed on a mild winter’s day in February 2019. It was found on the

Flora and Fauna Spring

Ginkgo coming in to leaf

5th March 201815th February 2019 Park Manager 574 Views

Showcasing some of the flora and fauna found in Spring at Highfield Park. Photos courtesy of Austin Guest, a Trustee.

Flora and Fauna Spring

Blue Tit nesting

5th March 201815th February 2019 Park Manager 563 Views

Flora and Fauna

Wasp Beetle

16th September 201715th February 2019 Park Manager 1815 Views

The Wasp Beetle (Clytus arietis) is completely harmless; it just mimics a wasp brilliantly, as a means of defence from

Flora and Fauna

Medlar fruit

9th September 201715th February 2019 Park Manager 706 Views

The park has a Medlar tree (Mespilus germanica), hidden away in other foliage, but close to the path running by

Flora and Fauna

Blue Shieldbug

7th September 201715th February 2019 Park Manager 731 Views

This Blue Shieldbug (Zicrona caerulea) was found close to the Village Green during our annual Mini-Beast Safari in May 2016.

Flora and Fauna

Woundwort Shieldbug

20th August 201715th February 2019 Park Manager 501 Views

The Woundwort Shieldbug (Eysarcoris venustissimus) is a member of the Pentatomidae family of insects. They are quite small, typically between

Flora and Fauna

Soldier Beetle

20th August 201715th February 2019 Park Manager 429 Views

There are a number of species of Soldier Beetle found in the UK, and the species pictured is known as

Every month, we select a Tree of Month, which we publish here and identify in the park. It's a great way to learn about the amazing tree species that can be found in Highfield Park.

Tree of the Month

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