9th July |
The first of two days on the original Hedgerow.
Warm with some sun. |
Two shots of Stenoptilia pterodactyla - a Plume Moth. Plume Moths are interesting because of the wing structure. When landed, the wings are stacked in layers, like a venetian blind. The larvae of Stenoptilia pterodactyla feed on Germander Speedwell.
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This Leaf Beetle was crawling all over the Lady Fern. No id, yet. |
Notice the long, solid proboscis on this Robber Fly. It's used for sucking juices from prey that are caught in mid-flight. Asilus sp. |
The Greater Willowherb is still in bud, but this Rust has established itself on many of the leaves.
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This is the Snout - Hypena proboscidalis.
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This little Ichneumon has antennae as long as the body. I spotted it hiding under a leaf. About 15 mm in total. |
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