A few insects for ID

chrishorak · #1 (**permalink**) 17-06-2009, 09:40 PM

Hi

Here are a variety a insects. Any IDs appreciated.

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5. The undersides of most of the leaves of this sycamore tree were completely covered in insects. The photo isn't very clear. But I was just wondering if there are insects that congregate like this under leaves.

Thanks
Chris

charlieb · #2 (**permalink**) 17-06-2009, 09:46 PM

2. Large Red damselfly

3. Azure damselfly

4. Hawthorn shieldbug

5. Sycamore aphid? see Rothamsted Insect Survey

Toby · #3 (**permalink**) 17-06-2009, 10:02 PM

No1 is a Hoverfly in case you didn't know.

chrishorak · #4 (**permalink**) 17-06-2009, 10:13 PM

Thank you both for all the IDs

I didn't know that 1 was a hoverfly. I know very little!

The Hawthorn Shield bug was on an evening primrose under a Hawthorn tree.

The Sycamore Aphid article exactly describes what is on the tree. The vegetation under the tree is also covered in a sticky substance and I was wondering what it was, so also great to clear that up.

Thanks
Chris