14th September |
Deforested area.
Showers and very dark. |
A couple of shots of what I take to be yet another ectoparasite of the Nematus pavidus larvae.
|
This Nematus pavidus larva looked particularly unwell, with different coloured patches and the bent rear end. I suppose that some larvae will be attacked by multiple parasites. |
Many of the leaves on this Willow have been completely stripped. If this happened early in the season, then the tree would be severely under-nourished. |
<Previous Home Back to Calendar Feedback Species Index This Day Last Year Wildlife talks Next>