Insects and Spiders

I think that’s true - they have clever tricks such as imitating the movement of a fly trapped in their web, also nicking other spiders’ dinner. I read somewhere that Pholcidae sit at the top of the bug food chain.

We've quite a colony of pholcidae in our house, always finding the dead husks of giant house spiders.

The cow parsley next to my shed has attracted dozens of soldier beetles

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Neither the insects nor the flower need any comment, but I thought this was another nice example of insects not understanding colour wheels.

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Spotted this on the allotment, not seen one before.

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What’s this strange looking chap then?

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Lots down by the river last night

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My Breadbin!

I don't know anything about British spiders, sorry.

Will you thank them for putting on such a lovely display?

I will.

This guy getting absolutely caked and loving it.

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Just seen these ladybugs. (sexist)

I guess they a bit like honeybadgers thos.

They don't give a shit.

More of your clan at lunchtime.

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Would this be a Giant Horntail that interrupted my peaceful patio breakfast? Harmless, apparently...

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Cray Cray iridescence. *tears of joy*

This today. A quick search seems it is a Bordered Gothic Endangered and seems odd to be in a city (Leeds)

Gatekeeper butterfly on a bush in Devon

Found this one in the archives - northern spain, years ago

^ Awesome.

Tigermoth this morning.

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Spotted this monster today, on a web that was maybe 2 x 1 feet. Couldn’t get a closer photo, for fear of ending up like Frodo.

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Last night.

You are Bilbo and I claim my £5.

Another cellar spider watching over the renovation works

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Christ what is Shelobs scientific name?

Spawnus Ungoliantii