Crab Spider Xysticus cristatus
So called for its crab like movementThe position of the eyes allow this species of spider to see behind it !!
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Monday, 30 September 2013
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Thick Headed Flies Conopidae - Conops quadrifasciatus
Thick Headed Fly Conops quadrifasciatus
Larvae are parasites of Bumblebees
Long proboscis long pointed anal cell near the hind edge of the wing are features that characterise this family. Hind femora are yellowish brown,
Conops quadrifasciatus
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Saturday, 21 September 2013
Thursday, 19 September 2013
View From The Grass - Harvestman Paroligolophus agrestis and Limonid Cranefly Rhipidia maculata
Harvestman Paroligolophus agrestis
Limonid Cranefly Rhipidia maculata
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A Frit Fly - Chlorops calceatus
The Chloropidae are a family of flies commonly known as frit flies or grass flies.
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Tuesday, 17 September 2013
Quite A buzz - The White Tailed Bumblebee Bombus lucorum
A faded WT Bee on feeding on Devils Bit Scabious
Time For Bed - The Common hammock-weaver Linyphia triangularis.
The Common hammock-weaver Linyphia triangularis.
Monday, 16 September 2013
Sunday, 15 September 2013
Knock Knock - 385 Nettle Tap Anthophila fabriciana
Sill Around about nettle clumps
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Saturday, 14 September 2013
Monday, 9 September 2013
464 Diamond-back Moth Plutella xylostella
Taken earlier in August at Rodley LNR
464 Diamond-back Moth Plutella xylostella
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Autumn Approaching - 2117 Autumnal Rustic Eugnorisma glareosa 2232 Black Rustic Aporophyla nigra
Moth trapping 125 MV Trap A cold Night following some mid week rain meant few moths
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2232 Black Rustic Aporophyla nigra
2117 Autumnal Rustic Eugnorisma glareosa
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2232 Black Rustic Aporophyla nigra
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Why Do they Fly to Light ?
Phototaxis is an organism's automatic movement toward or away from light.Cockroaches are an example of a negatively phototactic organism.You've probably noticed how they scurry back into dark corners. Moths are Positively Phottactic There is no definitive answer or combination of factors but some theories areA moth's up-down orientation might depend in part on the brightness of the sky relative to the ground.Moth Trapping also attracts Caddis Flies which look very similar to Moths
Are they attracted to anything else ?
Yes fruit odours or juices in the form of "wine ropes"
What Kind of Light was the Trap ?
Moths are more sensitive to some wavelengths of light -- ultraviolet, for example -- than they are to others. A white light will attract more moths than a yellow light. Yellow is a wavelength moths don't respond to. The MVL or Mercury Vapour Light emits a high proportion of UV or White Light it is worth noting that not all species are equally attracted to light and, with some, there is even a difference in attraction between the sexes too.
Do they stop Flying ?
In the main Moths can fly throughout the year but like all insects their movement is driven by Temperture , However The Winter moth and December Moth flies through the Winter and even has its own anti freezeeze to make this happen
What do they eat ?
What is more important is what do the caterpillars eat. Moths will avail of many nectar sources at hand from flowers but are very specific and like Butterflies many of the Caterpillar host plants have to be just right as the Moths ability to assimilate the host plant is geared to it
How do they see in the Dark ?
You might think a problem when breeding but moths have the ability to detect and follow chemicals called pheromones that females produce thereby making searching for a mate easier in the dark
Why study Moths ?
Because of the wide variety of species in Britain they are 2500 aprox Moths and their specificity to particular plants they are good Indicator Species of the state of the environment and ecology and reflect changes or problems in it if habitats are lost
Thursday, 5 September 2013
Brown Eyed Girl - 2160 Bright-line Brown-eye
2160 Bright-line Brown-eye Lacanobia oleracea
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Wingspan 32-37 mm Habitat Gardens and waste places. Life History / Larvae The larva can be found in abundance on Orache, Goosefoot and Redshank
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