Flood Relief Basin (A50), Glenfield
Wild places
Total species seen at this site: 117
Description
This drainage feature provides damp grassland habitat for most of the year, with standing water at times after rain. The basin supports wetland plants such as Reedmace and Great Willowherb with drier grassland around the edges. It is accessible directly from the A50 and is adjacent to the Glenfield Wildflower Meadow.
Latest records
| Common Name | Latin Name | Date Recorded | Recorded By | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden-bloomed Grey Longhorn | Agapanthia villosoviridescens | 31/05/2019 | David Nicholls | |
| Rhinocyllus conicus | 31/05/2019 | David Nicholls | ||
| Timothy Tortrix | Aphelia paleana | 31/05/2019 | David Nicholls | |
| Kestrel | Falco tinnunculus | 19/03/2019 | David Nicholls | |
| Bishop's Mitre Shieldbug | Aelia acuminata | 13/09/2018 | sue | |
| Green Leaf-hopper | Cicadella viridis | 13/09/2018 | sue | |
| Common Froghopper | Philaenus spumarius | 13/09/2018 | sue | |
| Liocoris tripustulatus | 13/09/2018 | sue | ||
| Long Winged Cone-head | Conocephalus fuscus | 13/09/2018 | sue | |
| Nettle-tap | Anthophila fabriciana | 13/09/2018 | sue | |
| Notostira elongata | 13/09/2018 | sue | ||
| Green Shieldbug | Palomena prasina | 13/09/2018 | sue | |
| Pear Slug Sawfly | Caliroa cerasi | 13/09/2018 | sue | |
| Phyllocoptes goniothorax | 13/09/2018 | sue | ||
| Hawthorn Midget | Phyllonorycter corylifoliella | 13/09/2018 | sue | |
Getting There
Parking is available on Groby Road next to Millenium Green. A pedestrian crossing across the A50 leads almost directly to the site.
