More of Ben's insects

[JennyS]

Last batch of insect photographs taken by my grandson in August, identification (if possible) would be much appreciated.

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Ben


Thanks from both of us for the help
Jenny

[pammosley]

Hi Jenny. it`s always great to see youngsters out & about taking an interest in wildlife. Our daughter loves insects as well. I`m a beginner in IDing them but I think photo 2 are Sloe Bugs, the dark one being a nymph.
Here is a link to a British Bugs site that I find really helpful. Books can get you to the right family & then you can look up more photos on this site

Photo 4 is a leafhopper-maybe Cixius Nervosushttp

I can`t post the link but google British bugs & you will find it!

[Jason Green]

Morning Jenny and Ben!

The first I suspect is an Empid/Hybotid-type thing (Edit: I wonder if it could also be an Anisopodid?).

Next is the adult and nymph of the Sloe Bug (I found my first nymph of it today - very hairy!).

Then a pair of Craneflies copulating, I think Tipulids - what habitat was nearby? Species-level may not be possible, but any further shots of them would be good - particularly open-winged. I've been working on these this Autumn - just as I start, they disappear for the year!

Next is a Leafhopper - it may be worth giving it it's own thread to get the attention of Joe or Tristan.

Now, I think 5 is a Sargus sp., Stratiomyidae.

The penultimate is the Harvestman Dicranopalpus ramosus - very distinctive.

Congratulate the photographer for me!

Take care,

Jason

[tristanba]

No. 4 is a male Cicadella viridis, a species of leafhopper.

[JennyS]

Thanks Pam, Jason and Tristan.

As he'd only just been given his Mum's old compact camera and had never used a zoom or macro setting before I was very impressed with the results and his stalking abilities!