This is the pick of the leafhoppers I found in the garden today. It’s about 5-6mm long, and glories in the name Lamprotettix nitidulus. Despite extensive searches I haven’t been able to find out anything else about it, beyond the … Continued
This is the first parent bug I’ve seen since the previous generation began to come out of hibernation, back in the spring. Each summer I hope to get the chance to observe this bug’s unusual breeding behaviour, but I haven’t … Continued
R has finally discovered some puns with which he can reliably get me laughing – let’s see how long he can keep coming up with them, shall we? This morning we drove to Cheltenham through a monsoon, listening to yesterday’s … Continued
I had a busy day today. This morning I went to Stratford with R, to help him choose some new glasses frames – and of course, to have coffee and cake, and a walk by the river. In the event … Continued
Small things, they say, please small minds. Well, I must have a very small mind indeed, because almost nothing pleases me more than aiming the macro at a tiny creature I’ve never photographed before – especially if I find it … Continued
If you thought the Oxystoma pomonae weevil winter roosting season was over, you weren’t alone – I was surprised to find two pairs at eye height on one of our hazel trees today. And relieved, to be honest, because it … Continued
