Waisted Duck-hoverfly - Anasimyia contracta

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The Black Dancer - Mysticides sp

Black Dancer Mysticides sp (M. Nigra or M. Azurea ) A Caddisfly or Trichoptera found alongside the River Calder

The Carnivorous lacewing larvae at work !!!

The carnivorous Lacewing larvae Chrysopa sp (perla)  is a voracious little creature below shows the exact moment it bit

A Summer of Swallows 1922 Swallow-Tailed Moth Ourapteryx sambucaria

1922 Swallow-tailed Moth Ourapteryx sambucaria Wingspan 40-50 mm.Larvae feed on a number of trees and shrubs,  prefering  ivy (Hedera helix).

Male

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Micro Moth 4 Micropterix aruncella

This tiny moth has welldeveloped mouthparts enabling it to eat pollen

All Square - 1894 Latticed Heath Chiasmia clathrata

Wingspan 20-25 mm.


The larvae feed on lucerne (Medicago sativa) and clover (Trifolium).

1894 Latticed Heath Chiasmia clathrata

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Hey You with the Big Legs !! Syritta pipiens Thick-Legged Hoverfly

Eye to Eye with The Sunny Fly - Helophilus pendulus

Helophilus pendulus a Hover Fly flying during sunny periods