seven spot ladybird – Page 2 – Jill Orme Photography

13 Sep 2020

Ladybubble

by JDO | posted in: Beetles, Invertebrates, Worcestershire | 0

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

21 Aug 2020

Zonkers

by JDO | posted in: Beetles, Invertebrates, My garden, Worcestershire | 0

I would describe this as a fairly perilous position in which to take a nap – but then, I don’t have claws. You can’t see from this angle, but the middle right-hand claw was firmly anchored to the leaf; otherwise, … Continued

2 Jul 2020

Moustache

by JDO | posted in: Beetles, Invertebrates, My garden, Worcestershire | 0

I had to go to Stratford this morning, to have bloods taken and collect a prescription at the hospital. I’m still fighting emotionally against the new normal, but in a practical sense everything worked well: I managed to arrive at … Continued

17 Mar 2020

Spotty

by JDO | posted in: Beetles, Invertebrates, My garden, Worcestershire | 0

Ladybirds are beginning to come out of hibernation now, and are trundling about in search of food and mates. Although some of their habits are less than appealing, I always find them amusing, and I think it’s because they put … Continued

19 Apr 2019

The end of the affair

by JDO | posted in: Beetles, Invertebrates, Worcestershire | 0

Sorry about this, but you know by now that I can’t resist a bit of bug porn. Voiceover: She was not sorry Anyway. How can I put this politely? It was a very… jiggly process. And protracted. After a while … Continued

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