Friday 5 July 2024

Burdon Moor

 A walk around Burdon Moor looking for insects a few weeks ago proved productive. Once again, the identification is all down to me so if I have anything wrong, I will be happy to correct it.

Hairy Shieldbug.

This one is about to take off.


Three Hairy Shieldbugs.

Gorse Shieldbug.


 A pair of Gorse Shieldbugs.

Scaeva pyrastri White-clubbed Hoverfly.



Hoverfly.


Blotch-winged Hoverfly.

Bumblebee Cheilosia?

Myathropa florea “Batman” Hoverfly.

Male Sphaerophoria scripta Hoverfly.

Drone Fly.

Helophilus pendulus Hoverfly.

Carder Bee in flight.

Honey Bee in flight.

Orange-tip Butterfly.

Orange-tip coming in to land.

Silver Y Moth.

Silver Y drinking nectar.

Ancylis badiana Moth.

Longhorn Moth.

Plant Bug.

Froghopper. There were still loads about when I took this shot.

Soldier Beetle.

Crab Spider.

Dance Fly covered in pollen.


2 comments:

  1. Another great set of pics Ron, particularly like the landing Orange-tip

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  2. Cheers Alan. I just hit lucky with that one.

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