Browns
All of these species are various shades of brown, with the notable exception of the beautiful Marbled White. They are not altogether plain however, and often have patterns of orange spots or blotches. There are 11 species in Britain, 6 of which are found in Derbyshire. Unusually for British butterflies, two of this group are virtually restricted to Scotland.
Bryophytes of Cumbria & Teesdale - part 1
The Lake District is the one area of England where typically oceanic or northern montane mosses and liverworts can thrive. Cumbria as a whole has a wide diversity of habitats and Teesdale has some very rare limestone specialists.
Bryophytes of Cumbria & Teesdale - part 2
The original page has overflowed, so the second half of my species accounts is now here!
Bryophytes of Dorset & Cornwall
This may eventually become a 'southern England' page, but for now it's just Dorset and Cornwall, both of which have a fantastic array of bryophytes, some very rare indeed.
Bryophytes of New Zealand
New Zealand has an internationally important bryophyte flora, with a high diversity of species, many of which are endemic.
Bryophytes of other areas of Northern England
This small section of the site contains images & descriptions of bryophytes from Staffordshire and Yorkshire.
Bryophytes of Savoie
Savoie is a wonderful place for the bryologist to explore, being wetter than the mountains further west and south, and having a mix of typically northern and southern species.
Bryophytes of the Maritime Alps
The Maritime Alps have a fairly rich bryophyte flora, especially in limestone areas, although the granite mountains have distinctive species as well.
Bryophytes of the Queyras & Hautes-Alpes - part 1
The Queyras is a relatively unexplored area of the French Alps in bryological terms, which makes it an exciting destination. Over 300 species have been recorded so far.