The Harlequin Ladybird As An Organic Weapon Some of our native species were dwindling. Furthermore pesticides were being banned. Likewise we needed an ‘organic weapon’ in the fight against increasing numbers of aphids on our crops. Moreover … Continued
I’ve got a question for you: When is a bee not a bee? …or maybe I should rephrase that and ask when is a fly not a fly? Answer: When it’s a Bee-Fly from the Bombyliidae family. Last week during … Continued
Just an update on my phenology report for 2012. Last year was a poor year for spotting a Scottish ladybird. I had no sightings of them in my garden and only 2 or 3 in the surrounding countryside. So you can … Continued
Have you ever seen one of the Silver Y moths commonly known as an owlet in the garden? On Sunday I noticed one in the garden so I grabbed the camera to take a few photos. It’s been named after … Continued
Have you made a butterfly puddle? Butterflies must be one of the most elusive insects for me to photograph in the garden especially this summer. The UK Butterfly count is still going on and each day I try put aside … Continued