Lang Craigs
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Condition (NatureScot)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Tall herb ledge | Favourable | — | 2021-03-24 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Feature: Rock Outcrop · Rock Type: Basalt
Landscape processes: Volcanic / Igneous
Description
LANG CRAIGS Lang Craigs SSSI lies approximately 1.5km to the north of Milton. It comprises of a south-west facing basalt outcrop with rock ledges supporting species rich tall herb communities. Uncommon plant species present include navelwort Umbilicus rupestris, mossy saxifrage Saxifraga hypnoides and few-flowered sedge Carex pauciflora. The tall herb assemblages present on this site represent the best example of this habitat at the lower limit of its altitudinal range within the area of search.
Species mentioned
Show the 3 species mentioned in the description, with red-list status| English name search for this in other sites |
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IUCN / Red List | Type | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mossy saxifrage | Saxifraga hypnoides | NT | herb | saxifragaceae |
| navel wort | Umbilicus rupestris | LC | herb | crassulaceae |
| few flowered sedge | Carex pauciflora | LC | sedge | cyperaceae |
Insects to look out for
These moths, butterflies and beetles are known to feed on plants recorded at this site, and carry a notable UK conservation status — but a host-plant being present doesn't mean the insect has actually been recorded here. Treat this as "worth watching for," not a confirmed sighting.
| Species | Status | Via host-plant |
|---|---|---|
| Weaver's wave Idaea contiguaria |
Near Threatened | Umbilicus rupestris |
Host-plant data: Cook et al. (2025), Traits data for the butterflies and macro-moths of Great Britain and Ireland, 2024, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology / Butterfly Conservation; and Padovani et al. (2020), Database of Insects and their Food Plants (DBIF), UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (both Open Government Licence). Contains data supplied by UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology.