Furry
My new ring flash arrived today, so I went for a walk with it and we began getting to know each other. My first impressions are pretty positive: I think it’s fairly obvious that this photo was taken with flash, … Continued
Ladybubble
I think that all the gnashing of teeth and throwing of pinnies over heads that’s happened in recent years about the demise of the 7-spot ladybird may have been premature. It was feared that the introduced Harlequin, whose larvae are … Continued
Camouflaged
Seeing this Southern Hawker in a close-up image, ‘camouflage’ may not have been the first word that came to your mind, but I promise you that those blue and green markings were remarkably effective in allowing him to blend in … Continued
Colletes hederae
I had thought of going to Trench Wood today, in search of hummingbird hawkmoths and dragons, but in the event the morning ran away from me, as it often seems to now that I don’t have very much to do. … Continued
Hummingfly
One of the poignant pleasures of the late summer and early autumn is the emergence of the ivy flowers, which act as a magnet to all the invertebrates in the area that feed on nectar or pollen. I’ve been seeing … Continued
Forget me not
When I spotted a patch of self-seeded forget-me-nots beginning to flower behind the garage this afternoon, I thought that the very contrasty light might make a dramatic image, and allow me to give you a break from tiny invertebrates. The … Continued
