Tuesday 14th April 2016 - Baguley (Alexanders)


Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum)
Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum)
Masses of Alexanders seen on the verge at the junction of the A560 and Shady Lane. Not common in this area.

Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum)
Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum)

Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis)
Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis)
A ladybird on the plant was probably the invasive, predatory Harlequin Ladybird.

Alexanders Rust (Puccinia smyrnii)
Alexanders Rust (Puccinia smyrnii)
Also found Alexanders Rust on the underside of some leaves.

Cathy Pettipher
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