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Post by Weeterrier on Feb 9, 2008 14:16:48 GMT
I could count the number of ladybirds I see in a year on one ..................erm...........finger  |
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Post by Ruthie on Feb 10, 2008 20:29:56 GMT
I do believe this is my first pic post on this thread. Thanks to FA for reminding me about my macro button!!!  Look at the shadow of the hoverfly's legs. I can't believe these digital cameras, they're brilliant!!  |
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Post by Shrubrose on Feb 11, 2008 7:42:08 GMT
I do believe this is my first pic post on this thread. Thanks to FA for reminding me about my macro button!!!  |
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Post by Tig on Feb 25, 2008 12:33:37 GMT
Look what I just spotted creeping along the path - SNAKE  Well 2" long caterpillar anyway (not looked it up yet!) Bet it wishes it was one of the furry ones   x Tig |
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 25, 2008 12:50:12 GMT
 Just popped in for a T break and saw your critter Tig, what an ugly looking thing it is. I bet it grows into something beautiful though  well lets hope so ;D
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Post by Weeterrier on Feb 25, 2008 16:07:57 GMT
I do believe this is my first pic post on this thread. Thanks to FA for reminding me about my macro button!!!  |
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Post by Ruthie on Feb 25, 2008 21:01:21 GMT
Thanks Wee. I thought of you when I took that photo...............re your comment at the top of this page. There were several ladybirds sheltering in my Euphorbia wulfenii but this one was the best placed.
Tig, that's an..................um...................interesting creature!
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Post by Weeterrier on Feb 25, 2008 21:31:54 GMT
How lovely Ruthie ;D
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Post by Tig on Feb 26, 2008 14:57:18 GMT
Tig, that's an..................um...................interesting creature! sr I think the poor thing was nearly dead - we had such a frost yesterday morning - it was still moving though when I gave it a gentle prod I've looked through all my books and the closest I can find is the caterpillar of the Beautiful Brocade Moth - but I'm not 100% x Tig |
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Post by Tig on Mar 14, 2008 9:29:41 GMT
Look what was lying on my doorstep this morning  I thought it was dead, but on closer inspection ... it moved!  I know what you are thinking ..... did she stamp on it? the answer is ... no - I don't like wasps but I thought it should have a chance so I found a small cane which it happily grabbed and moved it onto the grass, will check later to see if it has recovered and buzzed off  x Tig |
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Post by Tig on Apr 2, 2008 15:39:41 GMT
Having a wander, taking photos of some spring flowers I spotted this little chap on a grape hyacinth  Got a better shot of it from above ..  looks like a very small bee? x Tig |
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Post by nightowl on Apr 2, 2008 16:46:57 GMT
It looks like the Masonry Bees that I had living in my garage wall once. They were very small |
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Post by Ruthie on Apr 2, 2008 19:39:33 GMT
That looks a bit like the bee I snapped the other day on my Pieris. Here it is for comparison.  |
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Post by Tig on Apr 2, 2008 22:24:06 GMT
SR - I think they are sisters ;D Must be just waking up, I will see if I can find it in any of my books tomorrow - what we need it an entomologist on board x Tig |
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Post by Tig on Apr 4, 2008 10:45:15 GMT
Hands up, how long did you think it would be before I found one of these to snap? ;D I saw a green one, but this one is less 'common'  The ladybirds were on the go as well, having a warm, make the best of it I say, they will need to tuck up again for the weekend  x Tig |
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Post by Tig on Apr 4, 2008 22:44:36 GMT
I think this little one (less than 1/4 inch) may be a dreaded harlequin He was stuck to a t-shirt on the washing line! What do you reckon? Tig   |
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Post by Amo on Apr 5, 2008 5:47:53 GMT
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Post by Tig on Apr 5, 2008 9:29:57 GMT
Thanks Amo, I've sent them the photo's, will see if I get a response.
x Tig
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Post by Tig on Apr 8, 2008 19:52:18 GMT
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Post by Amo on Apr 9, 2008 5:22:13 GMT
That's great Tigs. It's always nice when you get a responce.  |
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Apr 9, 2008 5:36:29 GMT
Just seen this pic Tig, ab fab ;D S x |
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Post by Weeterrier on Apr 9, 2008 8:25:07 GMT
That is cute admittedlly, but I have a fondness for shieldbugs these days. Will have to give my vote serious consideration.  Back at lunchtime ;D |
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Post by Tig on Apr 9, 2008 10:59:54 GMT
Are you taking the wee Wee ;D Never mind them .. I spotted a lovely bumble on that mahonia thingy I have, just got down to snap him and he flew!!! Thought I'd get a blur .. but not too bad - flight of the bumble bee  x Tig |
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Post by Tig on Apr 10, 2008 14:10:09 GMT
I'm drawn to them like a moth to a flame - even when they are camouflaged in the ivy I can spot them ;D x Tig  |
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Post by Dutchy on Apr 10, 2008 17:13:55 GMT
Nice monster I have its green relative staying at the moment. Can't get it off the ceiling as it is too high and I don't know where it will fall when I tap it Love the Bumblebee good shot there. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 10, 2008 19:08:38 GMT
Amazing shot Tig well done, it's wings look so light to hold up such a heavy body. |
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Post by Amo on Apr 13, 2008 11:37:36 GMT
In this topsey turvey season we're having, I think this fella is a bit early!!   |
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 13, 2008 13:39:15 GMT
That was an unsual looking ladybird you found Tig, glad it wasn't a Harlequin. I've saved that site to my Faves for a looksy later Great Flight of the Bumble Bee pic. Shield Bugs are amazing insects aren't they, they camouflage themselves really well, that one is a lovely colour. Amo what is that  don't like the look of that pointy back end it has. |
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Post by Amo on Apr 13, 2008 14:03:21 GMT
May bug Chuckles, cockchaffer, you know the HUGE grubs like vine weevil.
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 13, 2008 14:03:39 GMT
Amo he's scary what is it 'tho?
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well lets hope so ;D
Back at lunchtime ;D
don't like the look of that pointy back end it has.