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All the species that have been added to this database have been found and (with a very few exceptions) photographed in Heene Cemetery. [Number of species matching these criteria: 793.]

Yew

The red berry-like fruits of the Yew are the only non-poisonous part of the tree, and are eaten by birds and small mammals.

(Taxus baccata)

(Yews)

Irish Yew

The Irish Yew was discovered growing in Co. Fermanagh, Ireland, in 1780, and thought to be a natural mutant of the Yew.

(Taxus baccata f. fasciculata)

(Yews)

The House Spider is a long-legged, fast-moving predatory spider, with plain-coloured legs.

(Tegenaria domestica)

(Funnel Weaver Spiders)

This yellow or greyish-brown species, the Shelled Slug, has a pale foot fringe and sole. It feeds principally on earthworms.

(Testacella haliotidea)

(Slugs)

Silver stretch spider

These spiders appear between May to October. Their favourite prey are flies and mosquitoes which are caught in the creature's web.

(Tetragnatha montana)

(Long-jawed orb-weavers)

Elm Sack Gall Aphid

Inside each Elm Sack Gall is the nymph of an aphid, Tetraneura ulmi.

(Tetraneura ulmi)

(Aphids)

Grass fly - unnamed 2

This tiny yellow Grass fly is no longer than 3 millimetres.

(Thaumatomyia notata)

(Grass flies)

The undersides of the tips of the antennae of the Essex Skipper are glossy black.

(Thymelicus lineola)

(Skippers)

Eggs of the Small Skipper are laid on Yorkshire-fog grass, which is common in the cemetery.

(Thymelicus sylvestris)

(Skippers)

Large-leaved Lime

There are three species of lime tree in Britain, but only the Large-leaved Lime is found in the cemetery.

(Tilia platyphyllos)

(Limes)

Cranefly - unnamed 1

Tipula oleracea is one of our common craneflies - there are 350 different ones found in Britain!

(Tipula oleracea)

(Craneflies)

Cranefly - unnamed 3

Tipula rufina seen in late March 2025.

(Tipula rufina)

(Craneflies)

Cranefly - unnamed 4

Tipula vernalis is a large cranefly with wings that have a distinctive pattern.

(Tipula vernalis)

(Craneflies)

Cuspidate Earth-moss

Cuspidate Earth-moss forms fresh green patches 2-6mm tall.

(Tortula acaulon var. acaulon)

(Pottia mosses)

Wall Screw-moss

Wall Screw-moss is a very hardy moss is found all over the world in a variety of habitats.

(Tortula muralis)

(Pottia mosses)

The short stems bear dense clusters of oblong-elliptic leaves with a sharp tip.

(Tortula truncata)

(Pottia mosses)

Chalcid wasp - unnamed 1

Chalcid wasps are small wasps often with attractive colours.

(Torymus sp.)

(Chalcid wasps)

Turkeytail

Turkeytail is a colourful bracket fungus that appears to be made of concentric circles of banded colour, growing in tiered clumps.

(Trametes versicolor)

(Bracket Fungi)

Barkfly - unnamed 1

Trichadenotecnum sexpunctatum is a 'picture-winged' barkfly that is not often found in Britain.

(Trichadenotecnum sexpunctatum)

(Barkflies)

The Girdled Knight has a finely scaly grey or grey-brown cap with a distinct ring on the stem. It has unusually narrow oval spores. It is usually associated with willows.

(Tricholoma cingulatum)

(Gilled Mushrooms)

The white or grey-white cap darkens towards a brown apex and pales towards the edge.

(Tricholoma sciodes)

(Gilled Mushrooms)

Barkfly - unnamed 3

Barkfly, Trichopsocus clarus, Heene Cemetery, November 2025.

(Trichopsocus clarus)

(Barkflies)

Lesser Yellow Trefoil

The trefoil leaves have a middle leaflet with a longer stalk. It is a native plant, whose flowers appear in May.

(Trifolium dubium)

(Legumes)

Red Clover

The pink-purple flowers of the native Red Clover, from May, vary in colour, and may even be white.

(Trifolium pratense)

(Legumes)

Like the Red Clover, White Clover is a native plant.

(Trifolium repens)

(Legumes)

Wren

For a little bird with a cocked tail, the Wren has a loud call, but also a rich melodious song.

(Troglodytes troglodytes)

(Wrens)

Red Velvet Mite

Red Velvet Mites are common and widespread in Britain and can usually be found in leaf litter.

(Trombidiidae sp.)

(Velvet Mites)

Giant Willow Aphid

The Giant Willow Aphid is an unusually large aphid, up to 6 millimetres long.

(Tuberolachnus salignus)

(Aphids)

This garden flower appears in numerous colours and varieties.

(Tulipa gesneriana)

(Lilies)

Redwing

The small member of the thrush family has a cream stripe over its eyes, and red under the wings.

(Turdus iliacus)

(Thrushes and Chats)

Blackbird

The familiar blackbird is a resident breeder and winter visitor.

(Turdus merula)

(Thrushes and Chats)

Song Thrushes are resident breeders, and Winter visitors.

(Turdus philomelos)

(Thrushes and Chats)

The name Mistle Thrush comes from the bird's fondness for mistletoe berries, which plant it helps spread.

(Turdus viscivorus)

(Thrushes and Chats)

Cinnabar Moths with their grey wings with red spots and edges are unmistakeable.

(Tyria jacobaeae)

(Tigers and Ermine Moths)

Rusty Dot Pearl

The Rusty Dot Pearl is a small moth (10–15 millimetres; wingspan 18–22 millimetres) that has multiple generations each year.

(Udea ferrugalis)

(Grass Moths)

Elm (disease-resistant)

A newly-planted disease-resistant Elm (detail), Heene Cemetery, after two months of growth, early May 2025.

(Ulmus 'Nanguen' = LUTÈCE)

(Elms)

Dutch Elm Disease is spread by Elm Bark Beetles.

(Ulmus procera)

(Elms)

Aphid - unnamed 1

This family of aphid species is a relatively large, black aphid, though still less than 4 millimetres in length.

(Uroleucon sp.)

(Aphids)

The so-called Stinging Nettle is a native plant, flowering from June.

(Urtica dioica)

(Mints and Dead-Nettles)

Yellow Barklouse

This insect is found on branches of deciduous trees between June and October. It overwinters in leaf litter.

(Valenzuela flavidus)

(Lizard Barklice)

Cornsalad

Cornsalads are small annuals with characteristically forked, branching stems.

(Valerianella sp.)

(Honeysuckles)

The Red Admiral is possibly the butterfly most people can identify, the male and female having the same markings.

(Vanessa atalanta)

(Fritillaries, Nymphalids and Browns)

This hardy migrant is Iceland's only butterfly and can arriving here in huge numbers from North Africa and the Middle East.

(Vanessa Cynthia cardui)

(Fritillaries, Nymphalids and Browns)

The Great Mullein has small yellow flowers that are densely grouped in a spike on tall stems.

(Verbascum thapsus)

(Figworts)

Germander Speedwell

Germander Speedwell photographed in early May 2024.

(Veronica chamaedrys)

(Plantains)

Ivy-leaved Speedwell

The Ivy-leaved Speedwell hugs the ground and has hairy leaves.

(Veronica hederifolia lucorum)

(Plantains)

Hebe 'Quicksilver'

Hebe pimeloides 'Quiksiler', Heene Cemetery, October 2025.

(Veronica pimeleoides 'Quicksilver')

(Plantains)

Thyme-leaved Speedwell

The pale blue or white flowers have purple veins, and are characteristic of this creeping native plant, whose blooms appear from April.

(Veronica serpyllifolia)

(Plantains)

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