Habitats
Bocage
Etangs (small man-made lakes)
Calcareous grassland (pelouse)
Prairie (meadow)
Rural tracks (chemins ruraux)
Gardens
Small rivers
Big rivers
Loire River
Dry Limestone Ridges (éperons)
Roadside Banks, Verges and Ditches (les bordes de la route, les talus et les douves/fossés)
Sand and Gravel (sable et gravier)
Frost and Snow (gel et neige)
Mosaic Landscapes
Agricultural Land
Heathland (landes et brandes)
Forest and Woodland (forêt et bois)
Ants
Yellow Meadow Ant Lasius flavus Formicidae
A carpenter ant Campanotus vagus
Bees Aculeata
Mining Bees Andrenidae
Anthophoridae
Eurasian Honey Bee Apis mellifera Apidae
Buff and White-tailed Bumble Bees Bombus terrestris and B. lucorum Apidae
Common Carder Bumble Bee Bombus pascuorum Apidae
Garden Bumble Bee Bombus hortorum Apidae
Red-tailed Bumble Bee Bombus lapidarius Apidae
Early-nesting Bumble Bee Bombus pratorum
Sweat Bees Halictidae
Mason, Leafcutter and Orchard Bees Megachilidae
Violet Carpenter Bee Xylocopa violacea Xylocopidae
Beetles Coleptera
Ground Beetles Carabidae
Fairy-ring Longhorn Pseudovadonia livida Cerambycidae
Golden-bloomed Grey Longhorn Agapanthia villosoviridescens Cerambycidae
Spotted Longhorn Chlorophorus glabromaculatus Cerambycidae
Red Longhorn Stictoleptura rubra Cerambycidae
A flower longhorn S. cordigera Cerambycidae
Black and Yellow Longhorn Rutpela maculata Cerambycidae
Wasp Beetle Clytra arietis Cerambycidae
Lesser Capricorn Beetle Cerambyx scopolii Cerambycidae
Bloody-nosed Beetle Timarcha tenebricosa Chrysomelidae
Lesser Bloody-nosed Beetle Timarcha goettingensis Chrysomelidae
Poplar Leaf Beetle Chrysomela populi
Reed Beetles Chrysomelidae
Ladybirds Coccinellidae
Weevils Curculionidae
Chafers Scarabaeidae
Churchyard Beetle Blaps mucronata
European Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus
Eurasian Glow-worm Lampyris noctiluca (Lampyridae)
Violet Oil Beetle Meloe violaceus Meloidae
Birds Aves
Hunting
Eurasian Crane Grus grus
Crows Corvidae
Mallard Anas platyrhynchos
Mute Swan Cygnus olor Anatidae
Grebes Podicipedidae
Herons Ardidae
Wood Pigeon Columba palumbus
Rails Rallidae
House Sparrow Passer domesticus
Swifts, Swallows and Martins Apodidae and Hirundinidae
Crested Tit Lophophanes cristatus
Great Tit Parus major
Finches Fringillidae
Plovers Charadriidae
Nightingale Luscinia megarhynchos
Nuthatch Sitta europaea (Sittidae)
European Cuckoo Cuculus canorus
Redstarts Phoenicurus spp
Bugs Hemiptera
Broad-headed Bugs Alydidae
Assassin Bugs Reduviidae
Tortoise Bugs Scutelleridae
Odontotarsus purpureolineatus (a shield bug) Scutelleridae
Tibicina haematodes (a cicada) Cicadidae
Caddisflies Tricoptera
Centipedes Chilopoda
House Centipede Scutigera coleoptrata
Dragonflies Odonata
Species list
Azure Bluet Coenagrion puella Coenagrionidae
Variable Bluet Coenagrion pulchellum Coenagrionidae
Common Bluet Enallagma cyathigerum
Common Bluetail Ischnura elegans
Blue Featherleg Platycnemis pennipes
Eurasian Winter Damselfly Sympecma fusca Lestidae
Banded Demoiselle Calopteryx splendens
Beautiful Demoiselle Calopteryx virgo
Small Spreadwing Lestes virens
Western Willow Spreadwing Lestes viridis Lestidae
Yellow Clubtail Gomphus simillimus Gomphidae
Common Clubtail Gomphus vulgatissimus
Western Clubtail Gomphus pulchellus Gomphidae
Small Pincertail Onychogomphus forcepatus Gomphidae
Large Pincertail Onychogomphus uncatus Gomphidae
Broad-bodied Chaser Libellula depressa Libellulidae
Four-spotted Chaser Libellula quadrimaculata
Black-tailed Skimmer Orthetrum cancellatum Libellulidae
White-tailed Skimmer Orthetrum albistylum Libellulidae
Keeled Skimmer Orthetrum coerulescens Libellulidae
Moustached Darter Sympetrum vulgatum Libellulidae
Ruddy Darter Sympetrum sanguineum Libellulidae
Blue Emperor Anax imperator
Ferns
Rustyback Ceterach officinarum (Aspleniaceae)
Fish
Eurasian Carp Cyprinus carpio
Flies Diptera
A robber fly Dasypogon diadema Asilidae
Bee Flies Bombyliidae
A bee fly Anthrax anthrax Bombyliidae
Dark-edged Bee Fly Bombylius major
Thick-headed Flies Conopidae
Snipe Flies Rhagionidae
Drone Flies Eristalis spp Syrphidae
Marmalade Hover Fly Episyrphus balteatus Syrphidae
Migrant Hover Fly Eupeodes corollae
A hover fly Xanthogramma citrofasciatum
Hornet Mimic Hover Fly Volucella zonaria Syrphidae
Glass-winged Syrphus Hover Fly Syrphus vitripennis Syrphidae
Helophilus spp hover flies Syrphidae
Eurasian Cherry Fruit Fly Rhagoletis cerasi Tephritidae
Crane Flies Tipulidae
Blow Flies Calliphoridae
Parasitic Flies Tachinidae
March Flies Bibionidae
House Flies Muscidae
Fungi
Fungi Forays
Inkcaps Psathyrallaceae
Bracket Fungi Polyporaceae
Beefsteak Fungus Fistulina hepatica Fistulinaceae
Tar Spot Rhytisma acerinum
Choke Epichloe typhina Clavicipitaceae
Ceps Boletaceae
Warted Puffballs Lycoperdon perlatum Agaricaceae
Parasol Mushroom Macrolepiota procera Agaricaceae
Yellow Stainer Agaricus xanthodermus Agaricaceae
Blackening Waxcap Hygrocybe conica Hygrophoraceae
Yellow Brain Fungus Tremella mesenterica Tremellaceae
Blusher mushroom Amanita rubescens Amanitaceae
Panthercap mushroom Amanita pantherina Amanitaceae
Deathcap mushroom Amanita phalloides Amanitaceae
Caesar's Mushroom Amanita caesarea Amanitaceae
Fly Agaric Amanita muscaria Amanitaceae
Blackening Chanterelle Craterellus melanoxeros Cantharellaceae
Trompette de la mort Craterellus cornucopioides Cantharellaceae
Green Elfcup Chlorociboria sp Ascomycetes
Dead Moll's Fingers Xylaria longipes Ascomycetes
Dog Lichens Peltigera spp Ascomycetes
Orange Peel Fungus Aleuria aurantia Ascomycetes
Clouded Funnel mushroom Clitocybe nebularis Tricholomataceae
Wood Blewit Lepista nuda Tricholomataceae
Pear Fibrecap Inocybe pyriodora Inocybaceae
Devil's Fingers Clathrus archeri Phallaceae
Common Stinkhorn Phallus impudicus Phallaceae
Deceiver Laccaria laccata Hydnangaceae
Morel Morchella esculenta Morchellaceae
Rosy Bonnet Mycena rosea Mycenaceae
Stocking Webcap Cortinarius torvus Cortinariaceae
Bruising Webcap Cortinarius purpurascens Cortinariaceae
Upright Coral fungus Ramaria stricta Gomphaceae
Grasshoppers and Crickets Orthoptera
Saddle-backed Bushcricket Epiphigger epiphigger
Great Green Bush-cricket Tettigonia viridissima
Field Cricket Gryllus campestris
Lichens and Mosses
Identifying and Surveying Mosses and Lichens
Dog Lichens Peltigera spp
Crescent-cup Liverwort Lunularia cruciata
Thick-point Grimmia Schistidium crassipilum
Wall Screw-moss Tortula muralis
Cypress-leaved Plait Moss Hypnum cypressiforme
Mammals Mammalia
Species list
Hunting
Bat Surveying in Indre et Loire
Wild Boar Sus scrofa
Pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus Vespertilionidae
Domestic / Feral Cat Felis catus
Wild Cat Felis sylvestris
White-toothed Shrew Crocidura russula
Red Squirrel Sciurus vulgaris
Bank Vole Myodes glareolus
Short-tailed Vole Microtus agrestis
House Mouse Mus musculus
Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus
Coypu Myocastor coypus
Roe Deer Capreolus capreolus
Eurasian Wolf Canis lupus
Brown Hare Lepus europaeus
Badger Meles meles
Mantids and Stick Insects Dictyoptera and Phasmida
Praying Mantis Mantis religiosa
Molluscs
Roman Snail Helix pomatia
Moths and Butterflies Lepidoptera
Butterfly Species List
Large Blue Maculinea arion Lycaenidae
Green-underwinged Blue Glaucopsyche alexis Lycaenidae Polyommatinae
Long-tailed Blue Lampides boeticus Lycaenidae Polyommatinae
Provencal Short-tailed Blue Everes alcetas
Short-tailed Blue Everes argiades Lycenidae polyommatinae
Brown Argus Aricia agestis
Common Blue Polyommatus icarus
Adonis Blue Polyommatus bellargus
Holly Blue Celastrina argiolus
Glanville Fritillary Melitaea cinxa Nymphalidae
Knapweed Fritillary Melitaea phoebe
Spotted Fritillary Melitaea didyma Nymphalidae
Heath Fritillary Mellicta athalia Nymphalidae
Queen of Spain Issoria lathonia Nymphalidae
Violet Fritillary Clossiana dia
Silver-washed Fritillary Argynnis paphia Nymphalidae Heliconiinae
Marbled Fritillary Brenthis daphne Nymphalidae
Purple Hairstreak Neozephyrus quercus Lycaenidae
Ilex Hairstreak Satyrium ilicis Lycenidae Lycaeninae
Large Skipper Ochlodes venatus Hesperiidae
Small Skipper Thymelicus sylvestris Hesperiidae
Essex Skipper Thymelicus lineolus Hesperiidae
Dingy Skipper Erynnis tages
Grizzled Skipper Pyrgus malvae
Mallow Skipper Carcharodus alceae
Large Chequered Skipper Heteropterus morpheus Hesperiidae
Eurasian Swallowtail Papilio machaon Papilionidae
Scarce Swallowtail Iphiclides podalirius Papilionidae
Orange-tip Anthocharis cardamines
Wood White Leptidea sinapsis
Brimstone Gonepteryx rhamni Pieridae
Black-veined White Aporia crataegi Pieridae
Clouded Yellow Colias crocea Pieridae
Marbled White Melanargia galathea Nymphalidae
Small Heath Coenonympha pamphilus
Pearly Heath Coenonympha arcania
Sooty Copper Lycaena tityrus
Small Copper Lycaena phlaeus Lycaenidae Lycaeninae
Speckled Wood Parage aegeria
Comma Polygonia c-album Nymphalidae
Map Araschinia levana Nymphalidae
Wall Lasiommata megera
Gatekeeper Pyronia tithonus Nymphalidae
Meadow Brown Maniola jurtina Nymphalidae
Southern White Admiral Limenitis reducta
Red Admiral Vanessa atalanta Nymphalidae Nymphalinae
Purple Emperor Apatura iris Nymphalidae Apaturinae
Ringlet Aphantopus hyperantus Nymphalidae Satyrinae
Burnets Zygaenidae
Eggars Lasiocampidae
Emperors Saturniidae
Footmen Arctiidae
Owlets Noctuidae
Pine Processionary Thaumetopoea pityocampa
Prominents Notodontidae
Tigers Arctiidae
Thorns Geometridae
Broad-bordered Bee Hawk Moth Hemaris fuciformis Sphingidae
Hummingbird Hawk Moth Macroglossum stellatarum Sphingidae
Small Elephant Hawk Moth Deilepha porcellus Sphingidae
Grasses, Sedges and Rushes Poaceae, Cyperaceae and Juncaceae (and some unrelated lookalikes)
Bent Grasses Agrostis spp Poaceae
Common Reed Phragmites australis Poaceae
Spike Rushes Eleocharis spp Cyperaceae
Sedges Carex spp Cyperaceae
Rushes Juncus spp Juncaceae
Field Wood Rush Luzula campestris Juncaceae
Bur-reeds Sparganiaceae
Mayflies Ephemeroptera
Orchids Orchidaceae
Identify Your Orchid
Species list
Reference list
Hybrid Orchids
Burnt Orchid Neotinia ustulata subsp ustulata
Common Fragrant Orchid Gymnadenia conopsea
Pyrennean Fragrant Orchid Gymnadenia pyrenaica
Short-spurred Fragrant Orchid Gymnadenia odoratissima
Broad-leafed Helleborine Epipactis helleborine subsp helleborine
Violet Helleborine Epipactis purpurata
Mueller's Helleborine Epipactis muelleri
Small-leafed Helleborine Epipactis microphylla
Brenne Marsh Orchid Dactylorhiza brennensis
Common Spotted Orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii subsp fuchsii
Heath Spotted Orchid Dactylorhiza maculata
Loose-flowered Orchid Anacamptis laxiflora
Green-winged Orchid Anacamptis morio
Pyramidal Orchid Anacamptis pyramidalis
White Helleborine Cephalanthera damasonium
Red Helleborine Cephalanthera rubra
Narrow-leafed Helleborine Cephalanthera longifolia
Autumn Lady's Tresses Spiranthes spiralis
Tongue Orchid Serapias lingua
Lesser Butterfly Orchid Platanthera bifolia
Greater Butterfly Orchid Platanthera chlorantha
Fly Orchid Ophrys insectivera
Early Spider Orchid Ophrys sphegodes
Bee Orchid Ophrys apifera
Man Orchid Orchis anthropophora
Early Purple Orchid Orchis mascula
Military Orchid Orchis militaris
Monkey Orchid Orchis simia
Monkey x Lady Orchid hybrid Orchis x angusticruris
Monkey x Man Orchid hybrid O. simia x O. anthopophora
Lady Orchid Orchis purpurea
Lizard Orchid Himantoglossum hircinum
Bird's Nest Orchid Neottia nidus-avis
Common Twayblade Neottia ovata
Violet Limodore Limodorum avortivum
Reptiles and Amphibians
Green Frog Group Pelophylax spp
Eurasian Toad Bufo bufo
Agile Frog Rana dalmatina
European Wall Lizard Podarcis muralis
Western Whip Snake Hierophis viridiflavus
Sawflies Symphyta
Spiders Araneae
Wasp Spider Argiope bruennichi Araneidae
Trees
Wild Plum Prunus domesticus
London Plane Platanus x hispanica Platanaceae
Sweet Chestnut Castanea sativa
Beech Fagus sylvatica Fagaceae
Oaks Quercus spp
Medlar Mespilus germanicus
Box Buxus sempervirens
Common Lime Tilia x europaea
Ivy Hedera helix
Spindle Euonymus europaeus Celastraceae
Hornbeam Carpinus betulus Betulaceae
White Elm Ulmus laevis Ulmaceae
Umbellifers Apiaceae
Fine-leafed Water Dropwort Oenanthe aquatica
Marsh Pennywort Hydrocotyle vulgaris
Milk Parsley Peucedanum palustre
Sanicle Sanicula europaea
Pepper-saxifrage Silaum silaus
Whorled Caraway Carum verticillatum
Wild Angelica Angelica sylvestris
Wasps
Galls
Great Potter Wasp Delta unguiculatum Vespidae
European Hornet Vespa crabro Vespidae
Social Wasps Vespidae
Digger Wasps Crabronidae
Wild Flowers - Grassland Species
Field Scabious Knautia arvensis
Small Scabious Scabiosa columbaria
Eyebrights Euphrasia spp
Verbenas Verbenaceae
Corncockle Agrostemma githago Caryophyllaceae
Carthusian Pink Dianthus carthusianorum Caryophyllaceae
Soapwort Saponaria officinalis Caryophyllaceae
Common Knapweed Centaurea jacea Asteraceae
Hawkweeds Hieracium agg Asteraceae
Coltsfoot Tussilago farfara
Common Vetch Vicia sativa Fabaceae
Tufted Vetch Vicia cracca Fabaceae
Sainfoin Onobrychis viciifolia Fabaceae
Wild Liquorice Astragalus glycophyllus Fabaceae
Long-leafed Crimson Clover Trifolium rubens
Wild Pansy Viola tricolor
Common Dog Violet Viola riviniana
Milkworts Polygala spp
Speedwells Veronica spp
Green-winged Orchid Anacamptis morio
Pyramidal Orchid Anacamptis pyramidalis
Burnt Orchid Neotinia ustulata subsp ustulata
Common Fragrant Orchid Gymnadenia conopsea
Pyrennean Fragrant Orchid Gymnadenia pyrenaica
Short-spurred Fragrant Orchid Gymnadenia odoratissima
Red Helleborine Cephalanthera rubra
Autumn Lady's Tresses Spiranthes spiralis
Tongue Orchid Serapias lingua
Lesser Butterfly Orchid Platanthera bifolia
Greater Butterfly Orchid Platanthera chlorantha
Fly Orchid Ophrys insectivera
Early Spider Orchid Ophrys sphegodes
Bee Orchid Ophrys apifera
Man Orchid Orchis anthropophora
Early Purple Orchid Orchis mascula
Military Orchid Orchis militaris
Monkey Orchid Orchis simia
Monkey x Lady Orchid hybrid Orchis x angusticruris
Lady Orchid Orchis purpurea
Lizard Orchid Himantoglossum hircinum
Daisy Bellis perennis
Cowslip Primula veris
Grape Hyacinth Muscari neglectum
Common Fumitory Fumaria officinalis
Lousewort Pedicularis sylvatica
Crested Cow-wheat Melampyrum cristatum (Scrophulariaceae)
Garden Asparagus Asparagus officinalis
Hairy Rockcress Arabis hirsuta
Purple Gromwell Lithospermum purpureocaeruleum
Greater Star of Bethlehem Ornithogalum umbellatum
Snakeshead Fritillary Fritillaria meleagris (Liliaceae)
Autumn Squill Scilla autumnalis (Asparagaceae ex Liliaceae)
Wormwood Artemisia absinthium
Broomrapes Orobanche spp
Rampion Bellflower Campanula rapunculus
Clustered Bellflower Campanula glomerata (Campanulaceae)
Large Blue Alkanet Anchusa italica
Carduncellus mitissimus
Common Globularia Globularia vulgaris
Wild Oregano Origanum vulgare (Lamiaceae)
Breckland Thyme Thymus serpyllum (Lamiaceae)
Ground-pine Ajuga chamaepitys (Lamiaceae)
Yellow Woundwort Stachys recta (Lamiaceae)
Perforated Saint John's Wort Hypericum perforatum (Clusiaceae)
Pepper-saxifrage Silaum silaus
Narrow-leaved Flax Linum tenuifolium (Linaceae)
Pasqueflower Pulsatilla vulgaris (Ranunculaceae)
Lesser Celandine Ranunculus ficaria (Ranunculaceae)
Wild Flowers - Wetland Species
Water Plantain Alisma plantago-aquatica
Lesser Water Plantain Baldellia ranunculoides Alismataceae
Water Crowfoot Ranunculus (Batrachium) spp
Pondweed Potamogetonaceae
Heath Lobelia Lobelia urens Campanulaceae
Water Violet Hottonia palustris Primulaceae
Pale Dog Violet Viola lactea
Bugle Ajuga reptans
Speedwells Veronica spp
Marsh St John's Wort Hypericum elodes
Fine-leafed Water Dropwort Oenanthe aquatica Apiaceae
Marsh Pennywort Hydrocotyle vulgaris Apiaceae
Milk Parsley Peucedanum palustre Apiaceae
Whorled Caraway Carum verticillatum Apiaceae
Wild Angelica Angelica sylvestris Apiaceae
Brenne Marsh Orchid Dactylorhiza brennensis
Common Spotted Orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii subsp fuchsii
Heath Spotted Orchid Dactylorhiza maculata
Loose-flowered Orchid Anacamptis laxiflora
Lousewort Pedicularis sylvatica
White Asphodel Asphodelus albus
Dames Violet Hesperis matronalis
Yellow Iris Iris pseudacorus
Marsh Thistle Cirsium palustre
Bog Pimpernel Anagallis tenella
Brookweed Samolus valerandi
Common Bladderwort Utricularia vulgaris
Water Primrose Ludwigia spp
Winter Heliotrope Petasites fragrans Asteraceae
Snakeshead Fritillary Fritillaria meleagris Liliaceae
Soapwort Saponaria officinalis Caryophyllaceae
Lesser Celandine Ranunculus ficaria (Ranunculaceae)
Wild Flowers - Woodland Species
Small Yellow Foxglove Digitalis lutea
Cyclamen Cyclamen hederifolium
Common Dog Violet Viola riviniana
Sweet Violet Viola odorata
Ground Ivy Glechoma hederacea
Sanicle Sanicula europaea Apiaceae
Wild Angelica Angelica sylvestris Apiaceae
Broad-leafed Helleborine Epipactis helleborine subsp helleborine
Violet Helleborine Epipactis purpurata
Mueller's Helleborine Epipactis muelleri
Small-leafed Helleborine Epipactis microphylla
White Helleborine Cephalanthera damasonium
Narrow-leafed Helleborine Cephalanthera longifolia
Red Helleborine Cephalanthera rubra
Bird's Nest Orchid Neottia nidus-avis
Common Twayblade Neottia ovata
Violet Limodore Limodorum avortivum
Early Purple Orchid Orchis mascula
Lady Orchid Orchis purpurea
Mistletoe Viscum album
Black Bryony Tamis communis
Butchers Broom Ruscus aculeatus
Common Columbine Aquilegia vulgaris
Dogs Mercury Mecurialis perennis
Broomrapes Orobanche spp
Nettle-leafed Bellflower Campanula trachelium
Clustered Bellflower Campanula glomerata
Peach-leaved Bellflower Campanula persicifolia (Campanulaceae)
Black Pea Lathyrus niger
Stinking Iris Iris foetidissima
Lily-of-the-Valley Convallaria majalis Liliaceae
English Bluebell Hyacinthoides non-scripta Asparagaceae (ex Liliaceae)
Long-leafed Crimson Clover Trifolium rubens
Ivy Hedera helix
Blackberry Rubus fruticosus Rosaceae
Lesser Celandine Ranunculus ficaria (Ranunculaceae)
Purple Toothwort Lathraea clandestina (Orobanchaceae)
Wild Liquorice Astragalus glycophyllus Fabaceae
Purple Gromwell Lithospermum purpureocaeruleum
Resources
L'Association de Botanique et de Mycologie de Sainte Maure de Touraine
Walking Trails and Maps
Fungi Forays
Bocage
Etangs (small man-made lakes)
Calcareous grassland (pelouse)
Prairie (meadow)
Rural tracks (chemins ruraux)
Gardens
Small rivers
Big rivers
Loire River
Dry Limestone Ridges (éperons)
Roadside Banks, Verges and Ditches (les bordes de la route, les talus et les douves/fossés)
Sand and Gravel (sable et gravier)
Frost and Snow (gel et neige)
Mosaic Landscapes
Agricultural Land
Heathland (landes et brandes)
Forest and Woodland (forêt et bois)
Ants
Yellow Meadow Ant Lasius flavus Formicidae
A carpenter ant Campanotus vagus
Bees Aculeata
Mining Bees Andrenidae
Anthophoridae
Eurasian Honey Bee Apis mellifera Apidae
Buff and White-tailed Bumble Bees Bombus terrestris and B. lucorum Apidae
Common Carder Bumble Bee Bombus pascuorum Apidae
Garden Bumble Bee Bombus hortorum Apidae
Red-tailed Bumble Bee Bombus lapidarius Apidae
Early-nesting Bumble Bee Bombus pratorum
Sweat Bees Halictidae
Mason, Leafcutter and Orchard Bees Megachilidae
Violet Carpenter Bee Xylocopa violacea Xylocopidae
Beetles Coleptera
Ground Beetles Carabidae
Fairy-ring Longhorn Pseudovadonia livida Cerambycidae
Golden-bloomed Grey Longhorn Agapanthia villosoviridescens Cerambycidae
Spotted Longhorn Chlorophorus glabromaculatus Cerambycidae
Red Longhorn Stictoleptura rubra Cerambycidae
A flower longhorn S. cordigera Cerambycidae
Black and Yellow Longhorn Rutpela maculata Cerambycidae
Wasp Beetle Clytra arietis Cerambycidae
Lesser Capricorn Beetle Cerambyx scopolii Cerambycidae
Bloody-nosed Beetle Timarcha tenebricosa Chrysomelidae
Lesser Bloody-nosed Beetle Timarcha goettingensis Chrysomelidae
Poplar Leaf Beetle Chrysomela populi
Reed Beetles Chrysomelidae
Ladybirds Coccinellidae
Weevils Curculionidae
Chafers Scarabaeidae
Churchyard Beetle Blaps mucronata
European Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus
Eurasian Glow-worm Lampyris noctiluca (Lampyridae)
Violet Oil Beetle Meloe violaceus Meloidae
Birds Aves
Hunting
Eurasian Crane Grus grus
Crows Corvidae
Mallard Anas platyrhynchos
Mute Swan Cygnus olor Anatidae
Grebes Podicipedidae
Herons Ardidae
Wood Pigeon Columba palumbus
Rails Rallidae
House Sparrow Passer domesticus
Swifts, Swallows and Martins Apodidae and Hirundinidae
Crested Tit Lophophanes cristatus
Great Tit Parus major
Finches Fringillidae
Plovers Charadriidae
Nightingale Luscinia megarhynchos
Nuthatch Sitta europaea (Sittidae)
European Cuckoo Cuculus canorus
Redstarts Phoenicurus spp
Bugs Hemiptera
Broad-headed Bugs Alydidae
Assassin Bugs Reduviidae
Tortoise Bugs Scutelleridae
Odontotarsus purpureolineatus (a shield bug) Scutelleridae
Tibicina haematodes (a cicada) Cicadidae
Caddisflies Tricoptera
Centipedes Chilopoda
House Centipede Scutigera coleoptrata
Dragonflies Odonata
Species list
Azure Bluet Coenagrion puella Coenagrionidae
Variable Bluet Coenagrion pulchellum Coenagrionidae
Common Bluet Enallagma cyathigerum
Common Bluetail Ischnura elegans
Blue Featherleg Platycnemis pennipes
Eurasian Winter Damselfly Sympecma fusca Lestidae
Banded Demoiselle Calopteryx splendens
Beautiful Demoiselle Calopteryx virgo
Small Spreadwing Lestes virens
Western Willow Spreadwing Lestes viridis Lestidae
Yellow Clubtail Gomphus simillimus Gomphidae
Common Clubtail Gomphus vulgatissimus
Western Clubtail Gomphus pulchellus Gomphidae
Small Pincertail Onychogomphus forcepatus Gomphidae
Large Pincertail Onychogomphus uncatus Gomphidae
Broad-bodied Chaser Libellula depressa Libellulidae
Four-spotted Chaser Libellula quadrimaculata
Black-tailed Skimmer Orthetrum cancellatum Libellulidae
White-tailed Skimmer Orthetrum albistylum Libellulidae
Keeled Skimmer Orthetrum coerulescens Libellulidae
Moustached Darter Sympetrum vulgatum Libellulidae
Ruddy Darter Sympetrum sanguineum Libellulidae
Blue Emperor Anax imperator
Ferns
Rustyback Ceterach officinarum (Aspleniaceae)
Fish
Eurasian Carp Cyprinus carpio
Flies Diptera
A robber fly Dasypogon diadema Asilidae
Bee Flies Bombyliidae
A bee fly Anthrax anthrax Bombyliidae
Dark-edged Bee Fly Bombylius major
Thick-headed Flies Conopidae
Snipe Flies Rhagionidae
Drone Flies Eristalis spp Syrphidae
Marmalade Hover Fly Episyrphus balteatus Syrphidae
Migrant Hover Fly Eupeodes corollae
A hover fly Xanthogramma citrofasciatum
Hornet Mimic Hover Fly Volucella zonaria Syrphidae
Glass-winged Syrphus Hover Fly Syrphus vitripennis Syrphidae
Helophilus spp hover flies Syrphidae
Eurasian Cherry Fruit Fly Rhagoletis cerasi Tephritidae
Crane Flies Tipulidae
Blow Flies Calliphoridae
Parasitic Flies Tachinidae
March Flies Bibionidae
House Flies Muscidae
Fungi
Fungi Forays
Inkcaps Psathyrallaceae
Bracket Fungi Polyporaceae
Beefsteak Fungus Fistulina hepatica Fistulinaceae
Tar Spot Rhytisma acerinum
Choke Epichloe typhina Clavicipitaceae
Ceps Boletaceae
Warted Puffballs Lycoperdon perlatum Agaricaceae
Parasol Mushroom Macrolepiota procera Agaricaceae
Yellow Stainer Agaricus xanthodermus Agaricaceae
Blackening Waxcap Hygrocybe conica Hygrophoraceae
Yellow Brain Fungus Tremella mesenterica Tremellaceae
Blusher mushroom Amanita rubescens Amanitaceae
Panthercap mushroom Amanita pantherina Amanitaceae
Deathcap mushroom Amanita phalloides Amanitaceae
Caesar's Mushroom Amanita caesarea Amanitaceae
Fly Agaric Amanita muscaria Amanitaceae
Blackening Chanterelle Craterellus melanoxeros Cantharellaceae
Trompette de la mort Craterellus cornucopioides Cantharellaceae
Green Elfcup Chlorociboria sp Ascomycetes
Dead Moll's Fingers Xylaria longipes Ascomycetes
Dog Lichens Peltigera spp Ascomycetes
Orange Peel Fungus Aleuria aurantia Ascomycetes
Clouded Funnel mushroom Clitocybe nebularis Tricholomataceae
Wood Blewit Lepista nuda Tricholomataceae
Pear Fibrecap Inocybe pyriodora Inocybaceae
Devil's Fingers Clathrus archeri Phallaceae
Common Stinkhorn Phallus impudicus Phallaceae
Deceiver Laccaria laccata Hydnangaceae
Morel Morchella esculenta Morchellaceae
Rosy Bonnet Mycena rosea Mycenaceae
Stocking Webcap Cortinarius torvus Cortinariaceae
Bruising Webcap Cortinarius purpurascens Cortinariaceae
Upright Coral fungus Ramaria stricta Gomphaceae
Grasshoppers and Crickets Orthoptera
Saddle-backed Bushcricket Epiphigger epiphigger
Great Green Bush-cricket Tettigonia viridissima
Field Cricket Gryllus campestris
Lichens and Mosses
Identifying and Surveying Mosses and Lichens
Dog Lichens Peltigera spp
Crescent-cup Liverwort Lunularia cruciata
Thick-point Grimmia Schistidium crassipilum
Wall Screw-moss Tortula muralis
Cypress-leaved Plait Moss Hypnum cypressiforme
Mammals Mammalia
Species list
Hunting
Bat Surveying in Indre et Loire
Wild Boar Sus scrofa
Pipistrelle Pipistrellus pipistrellus Vespertilionidae
Domestic / Feral Cat Felis catus
Wild Cat Felis sylvestris
White-toothed Shrew Crocidura russula
Red Squirrel Sciurus vulgaris
Bank Vole Myodes glareolus
Short-tailed Vole Microtus agrestis
House Mouse Mus musculus
Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus
Coypu Myocastor coypus
Roe Deer Capreolus capreolus
Eurasian Wolf Canis lupus
Brown Hare Lepus europaeus
Badger Meles meles
Mantids and Stick Insects Dictyoptera and Phasmida
Praying Mantis Mantis religiosa
Molluscs
Roman Snail Helix pomatia
Moths and Butterflies Lepidoptera
Butterfly Species List
Large Blue Maculinea arion Lycaenidae
Green-underwinged Blue Glaucopsyche alexis Lycaenidae Polyommatinae
Long-tailed Blue Lampides boeticus Lycaenidae Polyommatinae
Provencal Short-tailed Blue Everes alcetas
Short-tailed Blue Everes argiades Lycenidae polyommatinae
Brown Argus Aricia agestis
Common Blue Polyommatus icarus
Adonis Blue Polyommatus bellargus
Holly Blue Celastrina argiolus
Glanville Fritillary Melitaea cinxa Nymphalidae
Knapweed Fritillary Melitaea phoebe
Spotted Fritillary Melitaea didyma Nymphalidae
Heath Fritillary Mellicta athalia Nymphalidae
Queen of Spain Issoria lathonia Nymphalidae
Violet Fritillary Clossiana dia
Silver-washed Fritillary Argynnis paphia Nymphalidae Heliconiinae
Marbled Fritillary Brenthis daphne Nymphalidae
Purple Hairstreak Neozephyrus quercus Lycaenidae
Ilex Hairstreak Satyrium ilicis Lycenidae Lycaeninae
Large Skipper Ochlodes venatus Hesperiidae
Small Skipper Thymelicus sylvestris Hesperiidae
Essex Skipper Thymelicus lineolus Hesperiidae
Dingy Skipper Erynnis tages
Grizzled Skipper Pyrgus malvae
Mallow Skipper Carcharodus alceae
Large Chequered Skipper Heteropterus morpheus Hesperiidae
Eurasian Swallowtail Papilio machaon Papilionidae
Scarce Swallowtail Iphiclides podalirius Papilionidae
Orange-tip Anthocharis cardamines
Wood White Leptidea sinapsis
Brimstone Gonepteryx rhamni Pieridae
Black-veined White Aporia crataegi Pieridae
Clouded Yellow Colias crocea Pieridae
Marbled White Melanargia galathea Nymphalidae
Small Heath Coenonympha pamphilus
Pearly Heath Coenonympha arcania
Sooty Copper Lycaena tityrus
Small Copper Lycaena phlaeus Lycaenidae Lycaeninae
Speckled Wood Parage aegeria
Comma Polygonia c-album Nymphalidae
Map Araschinia levana Nymphalidae
Wall Lasiommata megera
Gatekeeper Pyronia tithonus Nymphalidae
Meadow Brown Maniola jurtina Nymphalidae
Southern White Admiral Limenitis reducta
Red Admiral Vanessa atalanta Nymphalidae Nymphalinae
Purple Emperor Apatura iris Nymphalidae Apaturinae
Ringlet Aphantopus hyperantus Nymphalidae Satyrinae
Burnets Zygaenidae
Eggars Lasiocampidae
Emperors Saturniidae
Footmen Arctiidae
Owlets Noctuidae
Pine Processionary Thaumetopoea pityocampa
Prominents Notodontidae
Tigers Arctiidae
Thorns Geometridae
Broad-bordered Bee Hawk Moth Hemaris fuciformis Sphingidae
Hummingbird Hawk Moth Macroglossum stellatarum Sphingidae
Small Elephant Hawk Moth Deilepha porcellus Sphingidae
Grasses, Sedges and Rushes Poaceae, Cyperaceae and Juncaceae (and some unrelated lookalikes)
Bent Grasses Agrostis spp Poaceae
Common Reed Phragmites australis Poaceae
Spike Rushes Eleocharis spp Cyperaceae
Sedges Carex spp Cyperaceae
Rushes Juncus spp Juncaceae
Field Wood Rush Luzula campestris Juncaceae
Bur-reeds Sparganiaceae
Mayflies Ephemeroptera
Orchids Orchidaceae
Identify Your Orchid
Species list
Reference list
Hybrid Orchids
Burnt Orchid Neotinia ustulata subsp ustulata
Common Fragrant Orchid Gymnadenia conopsea
Pyrennean Fragrant Orchid Gymnadenia pyrenaica
Short-spurred Fragrant Orchid Gymnadenia odoratissima
Broad-leafed Helleborine Epipactis helleborine subsp helleborine
Violet Helleborine Epipactis purpurata
Mueller's Helleborine Epipactis muelleri
Small-leafed Helleborine Epipactis microphylla
Brenne Marsh Orchid Dactylorhiza brennensis
Common Spotted Orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii subsp fuchsii
Heath Spotted Orchid Dactylorhiza maculata
Loose-flowered Orchid Anacamptis laxiflora
Green-winged Orchid Anacamptis morio
Pyramidal Orchid Anacamptis pyramidalis
White Helleborine Cephalanthera damasonium
Red Helleborine Cephalanthera rubra
Narrow-leafed Helleborine Cephalanthera longifolia
Autumn Lady's Tresses Spiranthes spiralis
Tongue Orchid Serapias lingua
Lesser Butterfly Orchid Platanthera bifolia
Greater Butterfly Orchid Platanthera chlorantha
Fly Orchid Ophrys insectivera
Early Spider Orchid Ophrys sphegodes
Bee Orchid Ophrys apifera
Man Orchid Orchis anthropophora
Early Purple Orchid Orchis mascula
Military Orchid Orchis militaris
Monkey Orchid Orchis simia
Monkey x Lady Orchid hybrid Orchis x angusticruris
Monkey x Man Orchid hybrid O. simia x O. anthopophora
Lady Orchid Orchis purpurea
Lizard Orchid Himantoglossum hircinum
Bird's Nest Orchid Neottia nidus-avis
Common Twayblade Neottia ovata
Violet Limodore Limodorum avortivum
Reptiles and Amphibians
Green Frog Group Pelophylax spp
Eurasian Toad Bufo bufo
Agile Frog Rana dalmatina
European Wall Lizard Podarcis muralis
Western Whip Snake Hierophis viridiflavus
Sawflies Symphyta
Spiders Araneae
Wasp Spider Argiope bruennichi Araneidae
Trees
Wild Plum Prunus domesticus
London Plane Platanus x hispanica Platanaceae
Sweet Chestnut Castanea sativa
Beech Fagus sylvatica Fagaceae
Oaks Quercus spp
Medlar Mespilus germanicus
Box Buxus sempervirens
Common Lime Tilia x europaea
Ivy Hedera helix
Spindle Euonymus europaeus Celastraceae
Hornbeam Carpinus betulus Betulaceae
White Elm Ulmus laevis Ulmaceae
Umbellifers Apiaceae
Fine-leafed Water Dropwort Oenanthe aquatica
Marsh Pennywort Hydrocotyle vulgaris
Milk Parsley Peucedanum palustre
Sanicle Sanicula europaea
Pepper-saxifrage Silaum silaus
Whorled Caraway Carum verticillatum
Wild Angelica Angelica sylvestris
Wasps
Galls
Great Potter Wasp Delta unguiculatum Vespidae
European Hornet Vespa crabro Vespidae
Social Wasps Vespidae
Digger Wasps Crabronidae
Wild Flowers - Grassland Species
Field Scabious Knautia arvensis
Small Scabious Scabiosa columbaria
Eyebrights Euphrasia spp
Verbenas Verbenaceae
Corncockle Agrostemma githago Caryophyllaceae
Carthusian Pink Dianthus carthusianorum Caryophyllaceae
Soapwort Saponaria officinalis Caryophyllaceae
Common Knapweed Centaurea jacea Asteraceae
Hawkweeds Hieracium agg Asteraceae
Coltsfoot Tussilago farfara
Common Vetch Vicia sativa Fabaceae
Tufted Vetch Vicia cracca Fabaceae
Sainfoin Onobrychis viciifolia Fabaceae
Wild Liquorice Astragalus glycophyllus Fabaceae
Long-leafed Crimson Clover Trifolium rubens
Wild Pansy Viola tricolor
Common Dog Violet Viola riviniana
Milkworts Polygala spp
Speedwells Veronica spp
Green-winged Orchid Anacamptis morio
Pyramidal Orchid Anacamptis pyramidalis
Burnt Orchid Neotinia ustulata subsp ustulata
Common Fragrant Orchid Gymnadenia conopsea
Pyrennean Fragrant Orchid Gymnadenia pyrenaica
Short-spurred Fragrant Orchid Gymnadenia odoratissima
Red Helleborine Cephalanthera rubra
Autumn Lady's Tresses Spiranthes spiralis
Tongue Orchid Serapias lingua
Lesser Butterfly Orchid Platanthera bifolia
Greater Butterfly Orchid Platanthera chlorantha
Fly Orchid Ophrys insectivera
Early Spider Orchid Ophrys sphegodes
Bee Orchid Ophrys apifera
Man Orchid Orchis anthropophora
Early Purple Orchid Orchis mascula
Military Orchid Orchis militaris
Monkey Orchid Orchis simia
Monkey x Lady Orchid hybrid Orchis x angusticruris
Lady Orchid Orchis purpurea
Lizard Orchid Himantoglossum hircinum
Daisy Bellis perennis
Cowslip Primula veris
Grape Hyacinth Muscari neglectum
Common Fumitory Fumaria officinalis
Lousewort Pedicularis sylvatica
Crested Cow-wheat Melampyrum cristatum (Scrophulariaceae)
Garden Asparagus Asparagus officinalis
Hairy Rockcress Arabis hirsuta
Purple Gromwell Lithospermum purpureocaeruleum
Greater Star of Bethlehem Ornithogalum umbellatum
Snakeshead Fritillary Fritillaria meleagris (Liliaceae)
Autumn Squill Scilla autumnalis (Asparagaceae ex Liliaceae)
Wormwood Artemisia absinthium
Broomrapes Orobanche spp
Rampion Bellflower Campanula rapunculus
Clustered Bellflower Campanula glomerata (Campanulaceae)
Large Blue Alkanet Anchusa italica
Carduncellus mitissimus
Common Globularia Globularia vulgaris
Wild Oregano Origanum vulgare (Lamiaceae)
Breckland Thyme Thymus serpyllum (Lamiaceae)
Ground-pine Ajuga chamaepitys (Lamiaceae)
Yellow Woundwort Stachys recta (Lamiaceae)
Perforated Saint John's Wort Hypericum perforatum (Clusiaceae)
Pepper-saxifrage Silaum silaus
Narrow-leaved Flax Linum tenuifolium (Linaceae)
Pasqueflower Pulsatilla vulgaris (Ranunculaceae)
Lesser Celandine Ranunculus ficaria (Ranunculaceae)
Wild Flowers - Wetland Species
Water Plantain Alisma plantago-aquatica
Lesser Water Plantain Baldellia ranunculoides Alismataceae
Water Crowfoot Ranunculus (Batrachium) spp
Pondweed Potamogetonaceae
Heath Lobelia Lobelia urens Campanulaceae
Water Violet Hottonia palustris Primulaceae
Pale Dog Violet Viola lactea
Bugle Ajuga reptans
Speedwells Veronica spp
Marsh St John's Wort Hypericum elodes
Fine-leafed Water Dropwort Oenanthe aquatica Apiaceae
Marsh Pennywort Hydrocotyle vulgaris Apiaceae
Milk Parsley Peucedanum palustre Apiaceae
Whorled Caraway Carum verticillatum Apiaceae
Wild Angelica Angelica sylvestris Apiaceae
Brenne Marsh Orchid Dactylorhiza brennensis
Common Spotted Orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii subsp fuchsii
Heath Spotted Orchid Dactylorhiza maculata
Loose-flowered Orchid Anacamptis laxiflora
Lousewort Pedicularis sylvatica
White Asphodel Asphodelus albus
Dames Violet Hesperis matronalis
Yellow Iris Iris pseudacorus
Marsh Thistle Cirsium palustre
Bog Pimpernel Anagallis tenella
Brookweed Samolus valerandi
Common Bladderwort Utricularia vulgaris
Water Primrose Ludwigia spp
Winter Heliotrope Petasites fragrans Asteraceae
Snakeshead Fritillary Fritillaria meleagris Liliaceae
Soapwort Saponaria officinalis Caryophyllaceae
Lesser Celandine Ranunculus ficaria (Ranunculaceae)
Wild Flowers - Woodland Species
Small Yellow Foxglove Digitalis lutea
Cyclamen Cyclamen hederifolium
Common Dog Violet Viola riviniana
Sweet Violet Viola odorata
Ground Ivy Glechoma hederacea
Sanicle Sanicula europaea Apiaceae
Wild Angelica Angelica sylvestris Apiaceae
Broad-leafed Helleborine Epipactis helleborine subsp helleborine
Violet Helleborine Epipactis purpurata
Mueller's Helleborine Epipactis muelleri
Small-leafed Helleborine Epipactis microphylla
White Helleborine Cephalanthera damasonium
Narrow-leafed Helleborine Cephalanthera longifolia
Red Helleborine Cephalanthera rubra
Bird's Nest Orchid Neottia nidus-avis
Common Twayblade Neottia ovata
Violet Limodore Limodorum avortivum
Early Purple Orchid Orchis mascula
Lady Orchid Orchis purpurea
Mistletoe Viscum album
Black Bryony Tamis communis
Butchers Broom Ruscus aculeatus
Common Columbine Aquilegia vulgaris
Dogs Mercury Mecurialis perennis
Broomrapes Orobanche spp
Nettle-leafed Bellflower Campanula trachelium
Clustered Bellflower Campanula glomerata
Peach-leaved Bellflower Campanula persicifolia (Campanulaceae)
Black Pea Lathyrus niger
Stinking Iris Iris foetidissima
Lily-of-the-Valley Convallaria majalis Liliaceae
English Bluebell Hyacinthoides non-scripta Asparagaceae (ex Liliaceae)
Long-leafed Crimson Clover Trifolium rubens
Ivy Hedera helix
Blackberry Rubus fruticosus Rosaceae
Lesser Celandine Ranunculus ficaria (Ranunculaceae)
Purple Toothwort Lathraea clandestina (Orobanchaceae)
Wild Liquorice Astragalus glycophyllus Fabaceae
Purple Gromwell Lithospermum purpureocaeruleum
Resources
L'Association de Botanique et de Mycologie de Sainte Maure de Touraine
Walking Trails and Maps
Fungi Forays
