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Leonard Poxon
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Recent photos

Post by Leonard Poxon »

Some recent photos;

Image Scorpion Fly (m) (Panorpa communis) Hic Bibi

Image Ichneumon Wasp (f) (Diphyus quadripunctorius) Hic Bibi

Image Azure Damselfly (m) with at least 12 mite hitching a ride!

Image Common Blue Butterfly (m) Hic Bibi

Image Yellow Dung Fly Burgh Hall Lane pond

Image Red and Black Froghopper Burgh Hall Lane Pond

Image Large Red Damselfies in cop Burgh Hall Lane Pond
mark nightingale
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Top quality macro shots Len :)
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Thanks Mark. Here's another from Withnell Fold last Sunday

Image Hover-fly (Helophilus pendulus)
mark nightingale
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The Scorpion Fly's my favourite.
It appears to have a false head at the rear of its abdomen, Is that some kind of defensive adaptation?
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Mark, it's actually a 'false' stinger used in the mating ritual. You can see it better in this low quality shot from Burgh Hall Lane last week

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Ivan Lynas
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Very nice Len, and your field knowledge is very much appreciated, cheers!
mark nightingale
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Post by mark nightingale »

Thanks for the info Len, I'm lost when it comes to insects.
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