Adrian Jones' photos

Yponomeuta evonymella (Bird-cherry Ermine).

Yponomeuta evonymella (Bird-cherry Ermine).

08 Jul 2017 4 3 478
A tiny micro moth Yponomeuta evonymella, The Bird-cherry Ermine seen in my garden, 7th July 2017. This one was about 12 mm in length.
Trichiosoma tibiale, Hawthorn Sawfly larva.

Trichiosoma tibiale, Hawthorn Sawfly larva.

04 Jul 2017 3 1 438
A large sawfly larva that I think is Trichiosoma tibiale, the Hawthorn Sawfly found on hawthorn in my garden, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Geometrid Caterpillar

Geometrid Caterpillar

03 Jul 2017 6 3 431
A small geometrid caterpillar that has just changed it skin. It is feeding on Birdsfoot Trefoil in my garden, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Six Spot Burnet

Six Spot Burnet

26 Jun 2017 9 3 543
A fresh Six Spot Burnet moth at rest on plantain at The Bog, Shropshire.
Ringlet

Ringlet

26 Jun 2017 4 3 357
A Ringlet at rest at The Bog, Shropshire, June 2017.
Six Spot Burnet Moth (Zygaena filipendulae)

Six Spot Burnet Moth (Zygaena filipendulae)

26 Jun 2017 5 3 496
A freshly emerged Six Spot Burnet Moth at The Bog, Shropshire.
Emperor Moth Larva

Emperor Moth Larva

26 Jun 2017 3 2 326
Acaterpillar of the Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia) at the Stiperstones, Shropshire.
Clouded Magpie Moth

Clouded Magpie Moth

15 Jun 2017 3 1 341
A Clouded Magpie Moth (Abraxas sylvata) seen at Breidden Hill, June 2017.
The Mullein caterpillar

The Mullein caterpillar

12 Jun 2017 1 2 335
A Mullein Moth larva (Cucullia verbasci) feeding on Verbascum in my garden, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Physocephala rufipes

Physocephala rufipes

09 Jun 2017 8 2 544
A Conopid fly either Physocephala rufipes in my garden at Shrewsbury Shropshire, June 2017.
Micro moth

Micro moth

12 Jun 2017 2 3 448
A tiny micro moth about 3.5 mm in length seen sitting on hawthorn in my garden, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, June 2017.
Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale nymphs.

Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale nymphs.

12 Jun 2017 3 4 405
Newly hatched Hawthorn Shield Bug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) nymphs on one of the hawthorn trees in my garden, Shrewsbury Shropshire.
Oedemera nobilis

Oedemera nobilis

07 Jun 2017 2 1 477
A female Oedemera nobilis feeding from a Potentilla flower in my garden.
Geometrid Moth larva

Geometrid Moth larva

06 Jun 2017 4 458
A large geometrid moth caterpillar seen at The Stiperstones in Shropshire, June 2017.
Mummified Aphid

Mummified Aphid

07 Jun 2017 3 5 468
A mummified aphid, the saucer shaped object beneath the unfortunate aphid is the cocoon of a parasitic wasp that has fed within the aphids body until full grown. Shrewsbury, Shropshire, June 2017.
Esperia sulphurella

Esperia sulphurella

18 May 2017 3 2 457
The micro moth Esperia sulphurella in my garden, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The larvae feed inside rotting wood, this one emerged from an old apple tree stump. wing length is about 7mm.
Common Blue Butterfly (Polyommatus icarus)

Common Blue Butterfly (Polyommatus icarus)

25 May 2017 7 8 767
Polyommatus icarus, The Common Blue butterfly at rest on an unfurling frond of bracken at Llanymynech Rocks reserve.
Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary

Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary

24 May 2017 6 4 948
A Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary feeding from a buttercup at Llanymynech Rocks nature reserve. May 2017.
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