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20-11-2009, 10:46 PM
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We should be in the quiet period for insects by now but there still seems to be quite a lot about, at least down here in the south-east corner of the UK.
My wife found a green shield bug while gardening and held on to him (or her - I can't tell  ) until I got home. I didn't realise he was a green shield bug at first as he's not green. I didn't know they darken up and turn bronze before hibernating.
Had a nice little studio session with him before turfing him back out where he was found...   
Dave P.
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20-11-2009, 11:22 PM
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The hornet I found hibernating under a log today - been trying to photograph one for over 2 years  |
21-11-2009, 08:51 AM
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Well? Where's the pic then?! 
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21-11-2009, 09:40 AM
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If I may back-date mine, it'll be the Kidney-spot Ladybird I saw on 18/11/2009. Certainly my favourite Coccinelid! |
21-11-2009, 02:20 PM
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Ever since I came across Brian's (Lord V) beautiful Orange Ladybird in the Images library (not the Gallery) I've had a particular soft spot for this species. I love its large, camera-friendly black eyes and its semi-transparent pronotum - it's a beautiful soft orange colour too.
I also like the way the retracted head is still partly visible through the pronotum - well anyway it looks cute.
So I was pleased to find this one yesterday (Fri) climbing around the top of a wooden fence post (near ash and sycamore) at the reserve in Stony Stratford. Took lots of pics - here's two of them:  
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21-11-2009, 02:51 PM
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An excellent shot Bruce! Feel free to add it to the Active Winter thread |
21-11-2009, 05:38 PM
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A Painted Lady in Richmond Park! After being away last week + seeing so many large + glamorous butterflies it was nice to find a butterfly so late in the year back in blowy London. |
21-11-2009, 05:46 PM
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Super shots Bruce! I've only ever found one of these little beauties once but I agree with you - they are lovely little insects.
Dave P.
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22-11-2009, 12:04 AM
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Thanks Dave. This is my first sighting too although I have photographed the larva of the orange ladybird - also quite beautiful (for a ladybird larva anyway ).
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23-11-2009, 10:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ukwildlifeo  The hornet I found hibernating under a log today - been trying to photograph one for over 2 years | Quote:
Originally Posted by pressld2 Well? Where's the pic then?!
Dave P. | here it is  | | | |
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