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Large Ranunculus (Polymixis flavicincta)Observer
keith28Description
Forewing probably ca. 20-25mm. Quite chunky.
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Netelia fuscicornisObserver
keith28Description
Parasitic wasp found indoors today. Body ca. 15-20mm + ovipositor; rich dark golden brown. Ovipositor no more than 5mm. Antennae appeared black; much longer than body. Suggest Ophion obscuratus or O. scutellaris.
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Spongy Moth (Lymantria dispar)Observer
keith28Description
Not certain about the ID. Graticule on photo is 5mm, so forewing approx. 25-30mm. Male from antennae. Found fluttering around a light indoors.
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Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)Observer
keith28Description
Unidentified Diptera (dead) retrieved from a wasp trap for Big Wasp Survey https://www.bigwaspsurvey.org/. Suspect possibly a hoverfly,
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Median Wasp (Dolichovespula media)Observer
keith28Description
Two dead specimens retrieved from a wasp trap for Big Wasp Survey https://www.bigwaspsurvey.org/.
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Ants, Bees, Wasps, and Sawflies (Order Hymenoptera)Observer
keith28Description
In the bedroom fluttering by a bedside lamp ca.23:30 19/06/2023.
All black parasitic wasp.
Head to tail ca.15mm (catching pot in image has 5mm graticule).
Antennae also ca.15mm.
Forewing ca.10mm.
Smoky, translucent wings rather than clear.
No obvious ovipositor -so ??male??
Legs maybe a hint of red/brown in the right light; legs also have spines.
Very lively, even after capture; hence somewhat poor photos.
Subsequently released.
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Trivial Plant Bug (Closterotomus trivialis)Observer
keith28Description
Body very green, Mantis-like head with prominent red eyes. Two dark spots immediately behing the head. Daek red/brown, long, antennae. Green almost grasshopper-like legs. Body 7-10mm. Found on a rose flower.
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Southern Green Shield Bug (Nezara viridula)Observer
keith28Description
Small, c.8mm, beetle-like. Similar round shape to ladybirds. Black elytra with pale yellow/lime green regular pattern; brick red underneath; black legs. About 20 on runner beans; some in a group. Active; good walkers. Have problems righting themselves if upside down.
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Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis)Observer
keith28Description
Not seen a melanistic Harlequin before. And worryingly this is the first ladybird of any species I've seen this year!
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Common Green Lacewings (Genus Chrysoperla)Observer
keith28Description
Noticeably small lacewing; body only 10mm max.
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Angle Shades (Phlogophora meticulosa)Observer
keith28Description
Nice sandy desert camouflage! Forewing about 20mm. Rather tatty though.
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Southern Oak Bush-Cricket (Meconema meridionale)Observer
keith28Description
Female. Rescued from the house.
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Straw Underwing (Thalpophila matura)Observer
keith28Description
Found in the study and rescued
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Least Carpet (Idaea rusticata)Observer
keith28Description
Colour rendition slightly off: wall is darker lavender pink than shown. Identified as Least Carpet by Gavin Broad (Nat.Hist.Mus.)
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The Clay (Mythimna ferrago)Observer
keith28Description
About 20-25mm. Looked slightly paler & more orange in flight. Hind wings definitely grey. Distinctive arc of black dots. Nearest ID I can get is White Point or Rush Wainscot but both so scarce they seem unlikely.
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Braconid Wasps (Family Braconidae)Observer
keith28Description
Parasitic wasp. Body black, 10-12mm. Antennae and ovipositor each about same lenght as body. Orange legs. Single mark on leading edge of forewing. Came to bedroom light. Very lively.
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Odiellus spinosusObserver
keith28Description
Several specimens amongst pots & plants in the garden. Suggested probably harvestman Odiellus spinosus.
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Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis)Observer
keith28Description
Rather sparkly small moth, with some mauve-ish blush.. Body about 20-25mm. Distinct white spot on each forewing. Quite lively. Loos like the dark form of Box Tree Moth.
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Southern Oak Bush-Cricket (Meconema meridionale)Observer
keith28Description
Oak Bush Cricket (probably Meconema thalassinum, but maybe M. meridionale; ca. 20mm long) in the house this evening. Possibly a male? Hadn't realised until looking at these photos how small their wings are: how do they fly? We have one or two of these in the house every year about now; guessing they live in the oak tree in our back garden.
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Cutworm Moths and Allies (Family Noctuidae)Observer
keith28Description
Lava found amongst the leaf litter at the edge of the lawn. About 25-30mm long. ID ideas anyone, please?
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Long-bodied Cellar Spider (Pholcus phalangioides)Observer
keith28Description
Spindly legged spider from the garden. Apologies for the awful photo but the beastie wouldn't sit still! Head & body probably around 7-8mm. Seems to have discrete head and abdomen so unlikely to be a harvestman. So probably Pholcus phalangioides.
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Genus EratigenaObserver
keith28Description
Massive spider found lurking between some building blocks in the garden. Body & head must have been almost 2cm long, but couldn't get a good look as the gap was only just big enough to get a small camera in without disturbing it.
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Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia)Observer
keith28Description
Misumena vatia, female. In the garden. It was hiding in a white tulip flower and when disturbed scuttled out onto a branch carrying its prey.
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Aphids (Family Aphididae)Observer
keith28Description
Tiny green aphid, body c.2mm, on my desk.
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Issus coleoptratusObserver
keith28Description
About 8mm long. Dark brown-green. Short back legs and elevated head. Very lively, walking surprisingly fast. Found indoors.
