Big Jim
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Its coming up to that time of year when female Glow Worms will begin to display. Records for the species are limited and many are quite old, dating back to the 70s-90s. There are possibly many colonies in the county as yet unrecorded as very few folk go out walking late at night when the females are likely to be seen. Cavers are however likely to come across them when walking back to their cars after a trip. Most (though not exclusively) of the known glow worm colonies are in the limestone areas of the county, another reason cavers could stumble across them.
There are old records for Pindale / Dirtlow / Bradwell / Oldmoor areas, as well as many accounts from the Matlock / Via Gellia area.
If you do see any (or know of any locations), please PM me the details with numbers seen and grid reference if possible.
Thanks
Jim
There are old records for Pindale / Dirtlow / Bradwell / Oldmoor areas, as well as many accounts from the Matlock / Via Gellia area.
If you do see any (or know of any locations), please PM me the details with numbers seen and grid reference if possible.
Thanks
Jim