Absolutely caught me by surprise while partially deadheading the roses.
The Vapourer (Orgyia antiqua) caterpillar, some call this a Rusty Tussock moth.
The adult female of this species is virtually wingless.
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Cut to just the Darters in the last post. Have also sharpened up the dragonflies a little more, slight filtering of colours too.
Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum)
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Common Darter dragonflies oviposting in garden pond. π The ripple on the waters surface is after the female, at the back, was dipping ovipositor into the water. The male clasps the female behind the head.
Great that a pond that was dug June this year, had algal blooms, recovered to healthy is now having amazing visitors &residents.
After looking through 100 photos thinking of camera body upgrade.
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Seen yesterday (23/08/2023) a new first for the garden.
Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa) resting on the tip of a rose bush leaf.
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Amazing to chance upon 1st dragonfly visiting to new 2023 pond. Yes, I carry my camera (with monopod attached) and coffee cup each break time.
Southern Hawker Dragonfly Aeshna cyanea
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Another new sighting for the garden. I forgot to post this a couple of days ago.
This is an adult Orange swift moth - Triodia sylvina
Not the best photo, as had to crop down so you don't see into the house π€ as was on window frame when having my morning coffee before work.
More details on the species available here
https://ukmoths.org.uk/species/triodia-sylvina/
New species sighting for my garden
This is a scorpion fly, most likely Panorpa communis although haven't properly ID'ed it yet.
Garden situated in South East UK
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/invertebrates/other-insects/scorpion-fly
Unknown species, new sighting 2023 in UK garden.
This little caterpillar is about 2cm long. It developed inside a healthy plum fruit and then emerged almost colourless, before turning slightly pink, once the plum started to discolour / start going over.
If anyone can ID this species it would be very helpful, thanks in advance.
Small white (Pieris rapae) caterpillar on the Brussel Sprouts in the allotment area of garden (based in UK)
Another new sighting for the garden in 2023
More details on the species here https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/small-white
Terrible photos, these are from mobile as so much wind today.
It has brilliant white wings, with small black tips to the forewings and one or two wing spots. The undersides are a creamy white.The Large White is similar but larger, and has a larger spot in the tip of the forewing that extends down the wing's edge.Size and FamilyFamily: Whites and yellowsSize: MediumWing Span Range (male to female): 48mmConservation StatusGB Red List (2022): Least ConcernButterfly Conservation priority: LowEuropean status: Not threatenedCaterpillar FoodplantsCultivated brassicas are used, especially cabbages, and Nasturtium (Tropaeoleum majus) in gardens. Wild crucifers, including Wild Cabbage (Brassica oleracea), Charlock (Sinapis arvensis). Hedge Mustard (Sisymbrium officinale), Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata), Hoary Cress (Lepidium draba) and Wild Mignonette (Reseda lutea) are used to a lesser extent.LifecycleHabitatThis common butterfly is found in a variety of habitats, particularly gardens and allotments where cabbages are grown.DistributionCountries: England, Scotland, Wales and IrelandWidespread throughout Britain and IrelandAbundance trend: -22% (1976-2019)Distribution trend: -15% (1975-2019)
New Species Sighting to Garden 2023
Shieldbug - still need to ID actual species
Was on my second harvest of raspberries from new canes
Amy Roberts