Adrian Jones' photos

Psychoides filicivora.

Psychoides filicivora.

23 May 2015 3 630
Psychoides fillicivora, a tiny micro moth whose larvae feed on various ferns. Its a local species thats gradually spreading across the country. Taken in Shrewsbury, Shropshire during May 2015.
Forester Moths.

Forester Moths.

04 Jun 2015 3 1 428
Forester moths in a feeding frenzy on red clover. Taken in Shropshire in June. This is the first video I have ever taken, hope it is ok.
Dicyrtomina ornata

Dicyrtomina ornata

11 Feb 2016 7 4 861
A fine specimen of Dicyrtomina ornata goes walkabout in my garden. Taken Shrewsbury, Shropshire on 11/02/2016.
Aphid

Aphid

19 Jan 2016 6 4 663
The first aphid I've seen in the garden this year.
Entomobrya intermedia

Entomobrya intermedia

01 Jan 2016 3 1 584
A juvenile specimen of the springtail Entomobrya intermedia, Shrewsbury Shropshire. These are extremely common throughout the year in my garden and can often be found feeding from the surface of plastic or concrete plant pots.
Katiannidae, Genus nov.1 sp. nov.

Katiannidae, Genus nov.1 sp. nov.

01 Jan 2016 6 1 509
A female specimen of a yet unnamed globular springtail. This one was taken on January 1st 2016 in my garden, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Dicyrtomina saundersi

Dicyrtomina saundersi

28 Dec 2015 7 588
A globular springtail, Dicyrtomina saundersi exploring a stone in my garden. This is quite a large one at about 2mm in length. Shrewsbury, Shropshire, December 2015.
Orthotylus ericetorum

Orthotylus ericetorum

09 Oct 2015 5 2 764
A tiny bug, about 3mm in length. Taken at the Stiperstones in Shropshire. These never seem to stay still for a minute.
Mineral

Mineral

03 Nov 2015 8 4 604
Part of a mineral specimen I found many years ago in South Shropshire. If anyone can give me a positive ID on what exactly it is I would be very grateful. The piece shown here is 7cm in height.
Dicyphus stachydis

Dicyphus stachydis

31 Oct 2015 4 634
An adult Dicyphus stachydis poses for the camera on a flower of Stachys sylvatica (Hedge Woundwort) in my garden, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Shropshire Hills

Shropshire Hills

22 Oct 2015 12 3 701
The golden light of late afternoon bathes the South Shropshire hills.
Old School at The Bog Mine

Old School at The Bog Mine

18 Oct 2015 2 3 528
The old school at The Bog Mine in Shropshire on a damp and misty autumnal afternoon. This is now a visitor centre well known for its tasty cakes and hospitality.
Wolf Spider

Wolf Spider

07 Sep 2015 15 6 941
A Wolf Spider exploring its territory in my garden.
Cymbalaria muralis (Ivy Leaved Toadflax)

Cymbalaria muralis (Ivy Leaved Toadflax)

17 Oct 2015 2 532
A single flower of the pretty Ivy Leaved Toadflax (Cymbalaria muralis), Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Russula sp. ?

Russula sp. ?

02 Oct 2015 2 340
Snailbeach Lead Mine 001

Snailbeach Lead Mine 001

02 Oct 2015 1 379
Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric)

Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric)

02 Oct 2015 1 429
A developing specimen of Amanita muscaria on the Stiperstones in Shropshire.
Light

Light

02 Oct 2015 3 413
Sunlight filters down through the trees to light up the the fallen leaves that litter the path.
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