R drove me into Stratford this morning, where I’d been summoned for more blood tests at the hospital, and then had a dental appointment. I emerged from the hospital outpatients unit almost before I’d walked in, which is the benefit … Continued
I’ve posted various longhorn beetles here previously: Wasp, Small Poplar Borer, and Lesser Thorn-tipped (several times), and once I even got a longhorn cow when I was aiming at some Cattle Egrets, but I don’t believe I’ve ever posted one … Continued
The first time I ever photographed a caddisfly, I posted it to a butterfly and moth forum and asked for help with the identification. They were very kind, but I was very embarrassed. I feel better about it now, though, … Continued
It was still windy today, but less so than yesterday, and it was also a little warmer and brighter. R and I had stuff to do in Stratford this afternoon, including for me a trip to the dental hygienist (yeurgh), … Continued
Damsel bugs are elongated bugs, with long, strong legs; they’re usually brown, and often short-winged. They are predatory, eating a range of other invertebrates via their piercing mouthparts, and are considered to be beneficial to humans. There are over five … Continued
