This month's observations were made in the garden and during my walks in Bergschenhoek. Many plants are already flowering in March, including the first bees and ladybirds. The most striking species for me was the butterbur, which has large flower clusters. An example of a plant (weed) that I have never consciously seen. In the garden I pull out butterbur before it flowers.
Early humble-bee
Bombus pratorum
Waarneming. nl: approved (with proof).
The photo shows a Early humble-bee (Bombus pratorum). It is a insect in the order Hymenoptera and the family Apidae. The photo was taken at Bergschenhoek, Zuid-Holland, Nederland at 13:02 on Thursday March 14, 2024.
Brown garden snail
Cornu aspersum
Waarneming. nl: approved (automatic validation).
The photo shows a Brown garden snail (Cornu aspersum). It is a animal in the order Stylommatophora and the family Helicidae. The photo was taken at Bergschenhoek, Zuid-Holland, Nederland at 11:28 on Sunday March 17, 2024.
Ladybird beetle
Exochomus quadripustulatus
Waarneming. nl: approved (with proof).
The photo shows a Ladybird beetle (Exochomus quadripustulatus). It is a insect in the order Coleoptera and the family Coccinellidae. The photo was taken at Bergschenhoek, Zuid-Holland, Nederland at 11:35 on Sunday March 17, 2024.
Lesser celandine
Ficaria verna
Waarneming. nl: approved (with proof).
The photo shows a Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna). It is a plant in the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. The photo was taken at Bergschenhoek, Zuid-Holland, Nederland at 12:20 on Monday March 18, 2024.
Butterbur
Petasites hybridus
Waarneming. nl: approved (automatic validation).
The photo shows a Butterbur (Petasites hybridus). It is a plant in the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. The photo was taken at Bergschenhoek, Zuid-Holland, Nederland at 12:23 on Monday March 18, 2024.
Daisy
Bellis perennis
Waarneming. nl: approved (automatic validation).
The photo shows a Daisy (Bellis perennis). It is a plant in the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. The photo was taken at Bergschenhoek, Zuid-Holland, Nederland at 12:24 on Monday March 18, 2024.
Cut-leaved dead-nettle
Lamium hybridum
Waarneming. nl: approved (automatic validation).
Coltsfoot
Tussilago farfara
Waarneming. nl: approved (automatic validation).
The photo shows a Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara). It is a plant in the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. The photo was taken at Zoetermeer - Nieuwe Driemanspolder - Zuid at 15:08 on Monday March 18, 2024.
Bull thistle
Cirsium vulgare
Waarneming. nl: approved (automatic validation).
The photo shows a Bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare). It is a plant in the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. The photo was taken at Zoetermeer - Nieuwe Driemanspolder - Zuid at 15:41 on Monday March 18, 2024.
Common field-speedwell
Veronica persica
Waarneming. nl: approved (automatic validation).
The photo shows a Common field-speedwell (Veronica persica). It is a plant in the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaceae. The photo was taken at Berkel en Rodenrijs - Bedrijventerrein Oudeland e.o. at 14:45 on Tuesday March 19, 2024.
Field forget-me-not
Myosotis arvensis
Waarneming. nl: approved (automatic validation).
The photo shows a Field forget-me-not (Myosotis arvensis). It is a plant in the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. The photo was taken at Berkel en Rodenrijs - Bedrijventerrein Oudeland e.o. at 14:47 on Tuesday March 19, 2024.
Sevenspotted lady beetle
Coccinella septempunctata
Waarneming. nl: approved (with proof).
The photo shows a Sevenspotted lady beetle (Coccinella septempunctata). It is a insect in the order Coleoptera and the family Coccinellidae. The photo was taken at Bergschenhoek, Zuid-Holland, Nederland at 10:17 on Wednesday March 20, 2024.
Wood bristle-moss
Orthotrichum affine
Waarneming. nl: approved (with proof).
The photo shows a Wood bristle-moss (Orthotrichum affine). It is a plant in the order Orthotrichales and the family Orthotrichaceae. The photo was taken at Bergschenhoek, Zuid-Holland, Nederland at 10:29 on Wednesday March 20, 2024.
Field mustard
Brassica rapa
Waarneming. nl: approved (with proof).
The photo shows a Field mustard (Brassica rapa). It is a plant in the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. The photo was taken at Pijnacker - De Balij at 15:41 on Tuesday March 26, 2024.
Honesty
Lunaria annua
Waarneming. nl: approved (automatic validation).
The photo shows a Honesty (Lunaria annua). It is a plant in the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. The photo was taken at Bergschenhoek, Zuid-Holland, Nederland at 10:25 on Friday March 29, 2024.
Cuckoo flower
Cardamine pratensis
Waarneming. nl: approved (automatic validation).
The photo shows a Cuckoo flower (Cardamine pratensis). It is a plant in the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. The photo was taken at Bergschenhoek, Zuid-Holland, Nederland at 10:45 on Friday March 29, 2024.
Marsh marigold
Caltha palustris
Waarneming. nl: approved (automatic validation).
The photo shows a Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris). It is a plant in the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. The photo was taken at Bergschenhoek, Zuid-Holland, Nederland at 14:58 on Sunday March 31, 2024.