Insects and Spiders

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jupiz

Cut back the bay tree and found these newly hatched ladybirds nestling on the underside of the leaf. Have been transferred to our nearby hop bush for them to do a little aphid control.

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JoePablo in reply to @jupiz

Nice, but I think that they are probably first instar nymphs of the Common Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina) - see https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Palomena_prasina_first_instar_nymphs.jpg for example! Good photos btw, what set up did you use for those high mag shots?

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jupiz in reply to @JoePablo

Oops so they are - daft as I should know what the ladybird larvae look like as I’ve seen plenty!

Just phone camera down the scope, with a bike light for illumination. Will try get a little light box as will make it a bit easier.

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