Vestal
R and I had some errands to run in Stratford, and I took a walk along the river bank, checking for inverts, before going into town. Numbers were pretty disappointing, I have to say, though it was fairly windy, and … Continued
Most beautiful
Some insect names are easier to remember than others, though for me almost all of them are easier to remember than the names of human beings. My heart sinks whenever someone hails me in the street, and not just because … Continued
Serendipity
R and I were invited to spend a day in the Cotswolds today with the extended Family B. We had a lovely day, with good company and chat, a very enjoyable family meal out in the sunny garden, and in … Continued
Major annoyance
Right then, Mr B. major. Now we’ve finally introduced ourselves, can we come to an agreement? I realise that you don’t like me following you around, and that’s fair enough. But I need you to understand that this is my … Continued
Persecuted
I feel guilty every time I do this – though not guilty enough to stop, obviously. I was searching the photinia for birch catkin bugs when I caught sight of this leafhopper, which was trying to edge round to the … Continued
Shepherdess
Oh, hello! You’re a gorgeous big fat chap! Oh! Chappess…. sorry! You are mahoosive though – who have you been eating? I hope it wasn’t my hawthorn shieldbug – it was round about here that I last saw it… No … Continued
Interloper
R wandered into my study just after breakfast this morning, and suggested that I might like to stop slumping around in my dressing gown and get myself outside, where it was currently sunny for what was forecast to be the … Continued
