Sunday, 25 July 2010

A mixed bag.

Went out over the week-end, still hardly any birds about but Butterflies and Dragonflies are definately on the increase. This was a joint effort, Sue took some of the Dragonflies/Butterflies.










Not sure what's going on here, Sue thinks it looks like a Spider wrapped up, probably the old man now she's finished with him.


This is a Tortoise Bug. You can see from the underside how it got its name.


Can anyone ID this Caterpillar? We have looked in all our books but can't find it.
We think this brown Butterfly is a Grayling. Supposedly quite common, but a lifer for us.
















The Moths are mostly from Johns backlog.
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15 comments:

  1. Bob Bushell25 July 2010 at 20:36

    They are tremendous, the photography is excellent. Thanks John & Sue.

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  2. jowan25 July 2010 at 21:34

    I can confirm you have a Grayling there, but it is no longer common. probably because it is an insect of short turf and bare ground. With the proliferation of course grasses, bracken, etc. on the moors and coast and the anti-grazing campaign it doesn't stand much chance I'm afraid. Could you give me a grid, date, etc. so I can put the record into the database.
    John
    Cornwall Butterfly Recorder

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  3. Sam and Lisa25 July 2010 at 22:18

    One helluva set there john and sue. Itsa shame about the Grayling losing its habitat.
    Sam

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  4. Montanagirl26 July 2010 at 00:32

    Oh my goodness...These are just beautiful! Your Macro photography knows no bounds! Wonderful!!!

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  5. Julie G.26 July 2010 at 03:58

    Beautiful, colorful images! Spectacular macro photographs of stunning dragonflies and insects. Lovely bird photos too!

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  6. Elaine26 July 2010 at 05:24

    Beautiful set of images! I especially like the dragonfly shots. The one of the Robin is supurb--he is so different from our American Robin.

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  7. Monts26 July 2010 at 07:51

    Fantastic set of images as one would expect from the Masters of Macro, had just a quick look John but could not ID that Caterpillar from my books. That Greyling is a real find Well Done.

    CU Soon.

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  8. holdingmoments26 July 2010 at 15:34

    Superb set again.
    The Buff Arches is a beauty. It reminds me of a fancy cloak. And I'm so glad I'm not a spider lol

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  9. Andy Pay26 July 2010 at 19:18

    Great shots, as always. I can't find that caterpillar either. Try posting it on:

    http://www.nhm.ac.uk/natureplus/community/identification

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  10. Wanda.....27 July 2010 at 13:10

    I love coming to your blog...I see things I've never seen before. Love the little robin photo and all the moths!

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  11. Denis Degullacion27 July 2010 at 15:56

    Great stuff..love the macro bugs too..

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  12. Zane27 July 2010 at 19:49

    Always a great selection. Just looking at the vast number of labels on the left - many great photographs!

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  13. JRandSue29 July 2010 at 19:29

    Thanks everyone, we really appreciate all your comments.
    We didn't realise that the Grayling had become so uncommon, now we know why we've never seen one before.
    Andy- We posted the Caterpillar on the site you suggested but no luck(lots of good stuff on there though), so we tried UK Butterflies and finally found out it is a Sawfly Caterpillar, just got to decide which one.
    Thanks again, John and Sue

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  14. SAPhotographs (Joan)30 July 2010 at 07:05

    Spectacular!! I have never seen something like that Tortoise Bug and it is really cute. :)

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  15. Angie Moore3 August 2010 at 21:54

    Brilliant collection. You always deliver!

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