Recorders: Chloe Aldridge, Phil Brighton, Leanna Dixon, Elina Doss, Mike Edwards, Gary Hedges, Keith Fowler,  Liz Young

Notable Records:

Molophilus pleuralis (Limoniidae), K. Fowler.
• Only two previous VC58 records and none since 2001 according to the regional checklist (P. Brighton 2017).

Eupelix cuspidata (Cicadellidae), P. Brighton & K. Fowler.
• No Cheshire records on the recording scheme maps (ledra.co.uk)
• Occurs in dry habitats inland as well as on the coast. Widespread but uncommon in the UK.
• Very distinctive with a massive keel on the head which extends across the eyes

Saldula opacula (Saldidae), K. Fowler.
• Probably new to VC58. Does not appear on Aquatic Heteroptera Recording Scheme maps, RECORD database or NBN Atlas.
• Bimodal habitat: saltmarshes and the shores of high-altitude lochans and pools.

Osmia aurulenta Gold-Fringed Mason Bee (Megachilidae), L. Dixon & C. Aldridge
• New site record at Red Rocks and one of only a few from Cheshire, all from the Wirral.
• Restricted to the coast in North West England. Commonly builds nests in empty snail shells.

Chloriona glaucescens (Delphacidae), P. Brighton.
• No Cheshire records on the recording scheme maps (ledra.co.uk), a saltmarsh specialist.

Download Red Rocks Species List & Raw Data [Excel spreadsheet] last updated 18/11/2022

A key for the ‘Conservation status’ column is available in the above download.