The list below shows flora and fauna identified in 2017 and preceding years. Photographs of many species can be found by using the search box or categories (See the Searching This Site page).
Key:
1: 2017* refers to a species recorded for the first time in 2017.
2: 2017+ refers to species recorded every year from 2013, when we began recording. NB: The site also has photos from 2009-2012, when we did not record.
3: ‘pi’ means provisionally identified, ie there is a better than average chance that we, or a contributor, knows what it is.
Algae:
Trentepohlia abietina 2017+
Fauna:
Amphibians:
Common Frog 2017+
Common Toad 2017+
Birds
Blackbird 2017+ (not pictured).
Blue Tit 2017+ (not pictured).
Buzzard 2017+ (not pictured).
Crow 2017+ (not pictured).
Cuckoo 2017+ (not pictured).
Great Tit 2017+ (not pictured).
Heron 2017, 2015, 2014.
Jay 2017+.
Magpie 2017+ (not pictured).
Mallard 2016, 2014.
Mandarin 2015.
Owl, species unknown, 2016, 2015(not pictured).
Pheasant 2017+.
Robin 2017+.
Tawny Owl 2017*
Woodpecker, species unknown, 2016, 2015* (not pictured).
Wood Pigeon 2017+.
Insects
Bees and Bumblebees
Apis mellifera, Honey Bee, 2017, 2016, 2014 pi
Bombus campestris, Field Cuckoo bumblebee, 2015*
Bombus hypnorum, Tree Bumblebee, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 pi
Bombus lapidaries, Red-tailed Bumblebee 2016* pi.
Bombus pascuorum, Common Carder Bee, 2017, 2015 2014 pi
Bombus sylvestris, Forest Cuckoo Bumblebee, 2015*
Bombus terrestris, Buff-tailed Bumblebee, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 pi
Butterflies
Brimstone 2017+
Comma 2017, 2015
Gatekeeper 2017, 2014, 2013.
Green-veined White 2017*
Large Skipper 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014.
Large White 2013.
Meadow Brown 2017
Orange Tip, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013
Peacock 2015, 2014.
Red Admiral, 2017, 2016.
Ringlet 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014.
Silver-washed Fritillary 2017+.
Small White 2014.
Speckled Wood 2017+.
Crickets
Arachnocephalus Vestitus, 2014 pi.
Pholidoptera griseoaptera, 2017 pi
Dragonflies, Damselflies and Darters
Common Darter, Sympetrum striolatum, 2016*
Damselfly – Large Red Damselfly 2015+, 2012+.
Dragonfly (species unknown) 2015+, 2012+. Ruddy Darter 2013.
Flies
Bee Fly, 2017*
Noon Fly, 2015, 2014 pi.
St Mark’s Fly 2017*
Harvestmen
Leiobunum rotundum, 2014 pi.
Mitopus morio 2016*.
Hover or Flower Flies
Episyrphus balteatus, 2016, 2014 pi.
Eristalis arbustorum, 2015* pi
Eristalis interruptus, 2015* pi
Eristalis pertinax, 2017*
Helophilus pendulus, 2016, 2014, 2013 pi.
Meliscaeva cinctella, 2016, 2014 pi.
Syrphus Vitripennis 2015, 2014 pi.
Volucella pellucens 2017, 2015
Ladybirds
Orange Ladybird, Halyzia sedecimguttata 2015, 2014.
Seven-spot Ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata 2014.
Miscellaneous
Cardinal Beetle 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013.
Crane fly, Tipula vittata, 2015, 2013.
Froghopper (species unknown) 2016+
Hornet 2017*
Leaf Miner (generic) 2013 (pi).
Longhorn Strangalia maculate, 2014 pi.
Pond Skater, Gerris lacustris, 2017+
Rosemary Beetle pi 2017*
Sheep tick 2013.
Shieldbug, Eurygaster testudinaria, 2016*
Soldier Beetle, Rhagonycha fulva, 2014 pi.
Moths
Blood Vein, Timandra comae, 2016*
Brindle sp 2017*
Grass Moth, possibly Agriphila straminella 2014 pi.
Green Longhorn 2017*
Grey Dagger, Acronicta pi 2014 pi.
Peacock Moth, Macaria notate 2016* pi.
Straw Dot, 2017*
Mammals
Badger, 2015, 2014.
Fox 2017+
Grey squirrel 2017+,
Muntjac Deer 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014.
Rabbit 2017+
Roe Deer 2017+
Wood Mouse 2017, 2016, 2014
Molluscs
Slugs
Arion ater, Great Black Slug, 2016* pi
Arion distinctus, Common Garden Slug 2015 pi
Arion subfuscus, Dusky Slug, 2014 pi.
Snails
Banded snail 2014, 2013 pi
Brown-lipped Snail, Cepaea nemoralis 2017, 2016, 2015 pi
Spiders.
Green Orb Spider 2013.
Fungi:
(SFG equals positive Sussex Fungi Group identification)
Amanita ceciliae, Snakeskin Grisette, 2017* SFG.
Annulohypoxylon multiforme, Birch Woodwart, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 SFG
Armillaria gallica, Bulbous Honey Fungus, 2014 SFG
Armillaria mellea, Honey Fungus, 2014, SFG 2017
Ascocoryne cylichnium, Purple Jellydisc, 2015 SFG
Ascocoryne inflata (nom prov), 2015 SFG
Auricularia mesenterica Tripe Fungus, 2016, 2015, SFG
Bactridium flavum, 2017* SFG.
Bertia moriformis, 2017* SFG.
Bisporella subpallida, 2015, SFG
Bolbitius titubans, Yellow Fieldcap, 2015, SFG
Boletaceae sp. 2014 pi
Botryobasidium aureum, 2017* SFG.
Byssomerulius corium, Netted Crust, 2015, 2017, SFG
Calocera cornea, Small Stagshorn, 2014, SFG 2015
Calocera viscosa, Yellow Stagshorn, 2016, 2015, 2013, SFG
Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa, 2015, SFG
Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma, 2016, 2017, SFG.
Chlorociboria aeruginascens, Green Elfcup, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, SFG
Chlorencoelia versiformis (BAP Species) 2016, 2017, SFG
Chondrostereum purpureum, Silverleaf, 2014 SFG
Cistella grevillea, 2014 SFG
Clavulinopsis helvola, Yellow Club, 2014, 2015 SFG
Clitocybe ditopa, Mealy Frosted Funnel, 2015, 2014 SFG
Clitocybe geotropa. Trooping Funnel, 2014, 2015, 2017, SFG
Clitocybe gibba. Common Funnel, 2015 pi.
Clitocybe metachroa, Grey Brown Funnel, 2014, SFG
Clitocybe nebularis, Clouded Funnel, 2014, 2017 SFG
Clitocybe phyllophila, Frosty Funnel, 2014 SFG
Coniophora puteana, Wet Rot, 2014 SFG
Coprinellus disseminatus, Fairy Inkcap, 2014, 2017, SFG
Coprinopsis lagopus Hare’s Foot Inkcap, 2015, SFG
Coprinus micaceus, Glistening Inkcap, 2015, 2013 pi SFG 2015
Cortinarius casimiri, 2015 SFG
Cortinarius galeobdolon, 2014 SFG
Cortinarius purpurascens, Bruising Webcap, 2017* SFG.
Cortinarius triumphans, Birch Webcap, 2014 SFG
Crepidotus applanatus, Flat Oysterling, 2014, 2015 SFG
Crepidotus cesatii, 2016 SFG.
Crepidotus lundelii, 2015 SFG
Crepidotus mollis, Peeling Oysterling, 2014, 2015 SFG
Crocicreas fraxinophila, 2014, SFG
Cyathicula (=Crocicreas) fraxinophila 2015 SFG
Dacrymyces chrysospermus Orange Jelly Spot 2015 SFG
Dacrymyces stillatus, Common Jelly Spot. 2016 SFG.
Daedaleopsis confragosa, Blushing Bracket, 2017+ SFG 2014, 2017
Daldinia concentrica, Cramp Balls, 2017+ SFG
Datronia mollis, Common Mazegill, 2017* SFG
Didymosphaeria massarioides, 2014, SFG
Didymosphaeria oblitescens, 2014, SFG
Entoloma c.f velenovskyi, 2014, SFG
Entoloma hebes, 2015, 2017, SFG
Entoloma hirtipes, 2014, SFG
Exidia nucleata Crystal Brain Fungus, 2015 SFG
Galerina marginata, Funeral Bell, 2014, 2015, 2017 SFG
Gymnopus foetidus, Fetid Marasmius, 2014, 2015, 2016 SFG
Helminthosphaeria clavariarum, 2017* SFG.
Hemimycena tortuosa, Dewdrop Bonnet, 2015 SPG
Hemitrichia calyculata, 2017* SFG.
Henningsomyces candidus, 2017* SFG.
Heterobasidion annosum, Root Rot, 2014 pi, SFG 2014 2017
Hyalorbilia sp. 2016 SFG
Hygrocybe irrigata, Slimy Waxcap, 2017* SFG.
Hygrocybe psittacina, Parrot Waxcap, 2014, 2013 SFG 2014
Hygrophorus cossus, SFG 2014
Hymenochaete rubiginosa, Oak Curtain Crust, 2017* SFG.
Hymenopellis radicata, 2017* SFG
Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, Chalara or ash dieback, 2016 SFG
Hyphodiscus hymeniophilus, 2016 SFG.
Hypholoma fasciculare, Sulphur Tuft, 2017+ SFG 2014, 2017
Hypoxylon fuscum, Hazel Woodwart, 2016 SFG
Hypoxylon multiforme, Birch Woodwart, 2015+, 2013+ SFG 2014
Hypoxylon petriniae, 2016 SFG.
Hysterium angustatum SFG 2014
Inocybe sp. 2014, 2013 pi
Inocybe geophylla var. geophylla, White Fibrecap, 2014, 2017 SFG
Inocybe geophylla var. lilacina, Lilac Fibrecap, 2014, 2017 SFG
Kuehneromyces mutabilis, Sheathed Woodtuft, 2014 pi
Lactarius aurantiacus, Orange Milkcap, 2014, SFG
Lactarius deterrimus, False Saffron Milkcap, 2014, SFG
Lactarius quietus, Oakbug Milkcap, 2014, SFG
Lactarius tabidus Birch Milkcap, 2015 SFG
Lactarius torminosus, Woolly Milkcap, 2017* SFG
Lasiosphaeria ovina, 2016 SFG
Laetiporus sulphurous, Chicken of the Woods, 2016, 2014 pi
Leccinum scabrum, Brown Birch Bolete 2017* SFG
Lenzites betulina, Birch Mazegill, 2014, 2015, 2017 SFG
Lepista flaccida, Tawny Funnel, 2015 SFG
Lepista nuda, Wood Blewit, 2014, 2015, 2017, SFG
Leptosphaeria galiorum, 2014, SFG
Leptospora rubella, 2014, SFG
Lophiostoma macrostomum, 2014, SFG
Lycoperdon perlatum, Common Puffball, 2013 pi
Lycoperdon pyriforme, Stump Puffball, 2016, 2014, SFG
Macrocystidia cucumis, Cucumber Cap, 2014, SFG
Marasius rotula, Pinwheel Mushroom, 2016 SFG
Marasius wynnae, 2016 SFG.
Marasmiellus ramealis, Twig Parachute, SFG 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Marasmius buillardii.
Marasmius cohaerens, 2016 SFG.
Marasmius epiphyllus, Leaf Parachute, 2014 SFG
Marasmius torquescens, 2016 SFG
Marasmius wynnei, Pearly Parachute, 2014 SFG
Melanotus horizontalis, Wood Oysterling, 2014 SFG
Melomastia mastoidea, 2014 SFG
Morchella elata, Black Morel, 2014 pi
Mycena acicula, Orange Bonnet, 2016 SFG.
Mycena adscendens, Frosty Bonnet, 2016, 2015 SFG
Mycena crocata, Saffrondrop Bonnet 2016 SFG
Mycena crocea, Walnut Mycena, 2014 SFG
Mycena epipterygia, Yellow Bonnet, 2014 SFG
Mycena filopes, 2016 SFG
Mycena galericulata, Common Bonnet 2016, 2015 pi
Mycena haematopus, Bleeding Fairy Helmet, 2016, 2015 SFG
Mycena inclinata, Clustered Bonnet, 2015 pi
Mycena polygramma, Grooved Bonnet, 2014 SFG
Mycena pura, Lilac Bonnet, 2014, 2017 SFG
Mycena sanguinolenta, 2016 SFG.
Mycena speirea, Bark Bonnet, 2016 2015 SFG
Mycena stylobates, Bulbus Bonnet, 2016 SFG
Nitschkia broomeana, 2014, SFG
Panellus stipticus, Bitter Oyster, 2017* SFG
Parasola conopilea, Conical Brittlestem, 2017* SFG.
Paxillus involutus, Brown Roll-Rim, 2014, 2016, SFG
Phleogena faginea, Curry Stalkball, 2014, 2017, SFG
Phragmidium violaceum, Violet Bramble Rust, 2014, SFG
Piptoporus betulinus, Birch Polypore, 2016+ pi, SFG 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.
Pleurotus cornucopiae, Branching Oyster, 2013 pi
Pleurotus dryinus, Veiled Oyster, 2015 SFG
Pluteus cervinus Deer Shield, 2013 SFG 2014, 2015, 2016.
Pluteus chrysophaeus, Yellow Shield, 2016 SFG.
Pluteus pouzarianus, 2016, 2017 SFG.
Pluteus salicinus, Willow Shield, 2013 pi. SFG 2016.
Pluteus umbrosus, Velvet Shield, 2016 SFG.
Polycephalomyces tomentosus, 2017* SFG.
Polyporus leptocephalus, Blackfoot Polypore 2014 SFG
Postia caesia, Conifer Blueing Bracket, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, SFG
Psathyrella sp. 2013 pi
Psathyrella piluliformis, 2015 SFG
Puccinia caricina var. ribesii-pendulae 2014 SFG
Ramaria flaccida, 2015 SFG
Rhodocollybia butyracea, Buttery Collybia 2017* SFG
Rickenella fibula, Orange Mosscap, 2014, 2016 SFG
Rickenella swartzii, Collared Mosscap, 2014, SFG
Roridomyces roridus, Dripping bonnet, 2015 SFG
Russula sp. 2013 pi
Russula betularum, Birch Brittlegill, 2014 SFG
Russula fuscorubroides, 2015, 2017 SFG
Russula velenovskyi, 2016 SFG.
Sarcoscypha austriaca, Scarlet Elfcup, 2015, 2014
Schizopora paradoxa, Split Porecrust, 2017, 2016, 2015 SFG
Simocybe centunculus, 2016 SFG.
Skeletocutis amorpha, 2014, 2017 SFG
Stemonitopsis typhina, 2016 SFG.
Stereum hirsutum, Hairy Curtain Crust, 2013. SFG 2014, 2015, 2016
Stereum subtomentosum, Yellowing Curtain Crust, 2016, 2015 SFG
Strobilurus esculentus, 2017* SFG.
Trametes gibbosa, Lumpy Bracket, 2016 pi.
Trametes versicolor, Turkeytail, 2015+ SFG 2014, 2015, 2017
Tremella mesenterica, Yellow Brain Fungus, 2016 SFG.
Trichaptom abietinum, Purplepore Bracket, 2013 pi. SFG 2014, 2015, 2017
Tricholoma fulvum, Birch Knight, 2016, 2014, 2015 SFG
Tricholoma viridilutescens (if confirmed would be new to Sussex). 2017* SFG.
Typhula erythropus, Club Fungus, 2015 SFG
Tyromyces chioneus, White Cheese Polypore, 2015 SFG
Unguiculariopsis robergei, 2014, SFG
Xerula radicata, Deep Root, 2014 SFG
Xylaria hypoxylon, Candlesnuff, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.FG
Xylaria longipes, Dead Moll’s Fingers 2016.
Lichens:
Evernia prunastri sp. Oakmoss 2017+
Flavoparmelia caperata 2017 pi*
Hypocenomyce scalaris 2016* pi.
Hypogymnia sp. 2013 pi.
Hypotrachyna taylorensis 2014 pi
Lecanora argentata 2017 pi*
Parmeliopsis sp. 2013 pi.
Parmotrema perlatum 2017, 2016, 2015 pi
Pertusaria hymenea 2017 pi*
Pertusaria pertusa, 2015 pi
Physcia aipolia 2017 pi*
Punctelia rudecta 2013 pi.
Ramalina farinacea 2017, 2014 pi
Xanthoria parietina 2015 pi
Xanthoria polycarpa 2017, 2016 pi
Plants:
Ferns
Bracken, 2017*
Lady Fern 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013 pi.
Male Fern, 2014, pi.
Flowers
Barren Strawberry, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014.
Betony 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014.
Bistort 2016, 2015, 2014.
Bitter Vetch 2015, 2014.
Bittersweet 2017+
Black Bryony 2017+
Bluebell 2017+
Bramble 2017+
Bugle 2017+,
Burdock 2017+.
Bush Vetch 2017+
Common Centaury 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014.
Common Dog Violet 2017+
Common Hawkweed, 2016 pi
Common Knapweed 2017*
Common Nettle 2017+
Common Ragwort 2017+
Common Spotted Orchid 2017+
Cowslip 2017+
Creeping Buttercup 2017+,
Cuckooflower 2017+
Daffodil, 2016*
Dandelion 2017+,
Devil’s-bit Scabious 2017, 2016, 2015.
Dog Rose 2017+.
Dog’s Mercury 2017+,
Early Purple Orchid 2017+,
Enchanter’s Nightshade 2017, 2016, 2013.
False Oxlip 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014.
Field Rose 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013.
Fleabane 2017+
Germander Speedwell 2017+
Greater Willowherb 2016, 2013.
Greater Butterfly Orchid 2017+.
Greater Stitchwort 2017+
Ground Elder 2016, 2014.
Ground Ivy 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014.
Hairy Bittercress 2015 pi.
Hedge Parsley 2015 pi.
Hedge Woundwort 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014.
Hemp Agrimony 2017+.
Herb Bennet 2017*
Herb Robert 2017+
Honeysuckle 2017+
Ivy 2017+
Lemon Balm 2017*
Lesser Celandine 2017+
Lesser Spearwort 2013.
Lords and Ladies 2017+
Marsh Bedstraw 2016, 2015, 2014 pi.
Marsh Thistle 2017+.
Meadow Vetchling 2017, 2016.
Meadowsweet 2017, 2016, 2013.
Mint, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014.
Nipplewort, 2014 pi.
Opposite-leaved Golden-Saxifrage 2017+.
Pignut 2016, 2015.
Prickly-Sow Thistle 2016.
Primrose 2017+
Ragged Robin 2017+.
Ragwort 2017, 2016.
Ramsons 2017+
Red Clover, 2017, 2014 pi.
Self-heal 2017+.
Spear Thistle 2015*
Spurge Laurel 2017, 2016, 2014.
St John’s Wort 2017+.
Sweet Violet 2016, 2014 pi.
Thistle (generic) 2017+
Tufted Vetch 2017*
Upright Hedge-parsley 2013.
Water Mint 2017, 2016.
Wavy Bittercress 2014.
Wild Clary 2014 pi.
Wild Strawberry 2017+.
Wood Anemone 2017+
Wood Dock 2015, 2014.
Wood Forget-me-not 2017+
Wood Speedwell 2017*
Wood Spurge 2017+
Yellow Archangel 2017+
Yellow Pimpernel 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Grasses
Yorkshire Fog, Holcus lanatus, 2015 pi
Mosses
Brachythecium, 2013 pi
Brachythecium rutabulum, 2015 pi
Climacium dendroides, 2013 pi
Eurhynchium striatum, Common striated feather-moss, 2017, 2016, 2015 pi
Mnium hornum, 2015 pi
Plagiothecium denticulatum 2014 pi.
Rushes
Juncus articulatus, Jointed Rush, 2017*
Juncus effusus, Soft Rush, 2013 pi
Luzula campestris, Field Woodrush, 2016
Sedges
Carex pendula, Pendulous Sedge, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Carex remota, Remote Sedge, 2015 pi
Trees
Ash 2017+
Aspen 2017+
Birch 2017+
Blackthorn 2017+
Crab Apple 2017+
Crack Willow 2017+
Elder 2017, 2016, 2015
Field Maple 2017+
Goat Willow, Pussy Willow, 2017+
Guelder Rose 2017, 2016
Hawthorn 2017+
Hazel 2017+
Holly 2017+
Hornbeam 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Oak 2017+
Spindle 2017+.
Small Leaved Lime 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Spruce 2017+
Sweet Chestnut 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Wild Cherry 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Slime Moulds:
Enteridium lycoperdon, False Puffball, 2013 pi
Fuligo septica, Dog’s Vomit or Scrambled Egg 2017l, 2016, 2013 pi
Lycogala terrestre, Wolf’s Milk, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013 pi. SFG 2015
