I was watching a Wool Carder noodling through the hedge woundwort, thinking that it was smaller than I remembered, and half-forming the thought that it might be a female, when a second one swooped in and pounced. I think it … Continued
I made a return trip to Lower Moor today in search of dragons, but dragons continue to be in short supply there, so it’s lucky that the entire reserve was seething with damselflies, or I’d have come home with nothing … Continued
I was very happy when I spotted one woundwort shieldbug in the garden on Saturday, so you’ll be able to imagine how pleased I was today to count thirty six of them – thirty five having a love-in on the … Continued
I’m aware that not everyone likes bug porn, or photos of insects eating other insects. But I know quite a few people who do, and today’s post is for them. This morning was bright and sunny, but I had work … Continued
I know it felt as though the winter would never end, but here we are finally, back at the bug porn season. This makes me very happy, and I know that some of you at least at least will be … Continued
I’ve been seeing single specimens of these orange-eyed flies hanging around the wildlife pond for a few months now, but this is the first time I’ve ever seen a pair of them getting jiggy. And as I know you like … Continued
I left home this morning in warm sunshine, but by the time I reached Croome the temperature had dropped and the light was Stygian, and as I was walking through the shrubbery towards the lake it began to rain. I … Continued
This morning R and I went for what’s now becoming a habitual Thursday National Trust Walk – this time at Croome, which continues to be a place that soothes our souls. It was breezy but sunny, and after the unsettled … Continued
According to Wikipedia, the Common Red Soldier Beetle is commonly known in England as the Hogweed Bonking Beetle – a name which I have heard precisely no-one use, ever. However, it is true that they’re the beetles you most commonly … Continued
