Adrian Jones' photos

Andrena sp.

Andrena sp.

25 Apr 2013 390
Another Andrena sp. resting on the yellow hosepipe in my garden.
Andrena sp.

Andrena sp.

25 Apr 2013 382
An Andrena fulva male takes a rest in the sun. My thanks to Nigel jones for the positive ID.
Andrena sp.

Andrena sp.

25 Apr 2013 391
The mining bees in the garden seem to be attracted to the old hosepipe lying on the grass, I think this is an Andrena sp.
Noctuid Moth Larva.

Noctuid Moth Larva.

23 Apr 2013 312
Caterpillar of a Noctuid Moth found in the garden today under a Foxglove leaf. Taken in natural light.
Red Mason Bee, Osmia bicornis

Red Mason Bee, Osmia bicornis

23 Apr 2013 483
An Andrena bee enjoying a little sunshine in the garden today. My thanks to Ed Phillips for the ID.
Nursery Web Spider

Nursery Web Spider

20 Apr 2013 295
A Nursery Web Spider, I think hunting amongst the heather in my garden.
Emmelina monodactyla.

Emmelina monodactyla.

21 Apr 2013 290
A plume moth, Emmelina monodactyla resting in the sunshine in my garden. Natural light and uncropped.
Emmelina monodactyla.

Emmelina monodactyla.

21 Apr 2013 1 372
A plume moth, Emmelina monodactyla I think found resting in a dark corner of my garden today. Natural light and uncropped.
Bee-fly

Bee-fly

20 Apr 2013 288
Another Bee-fly gaining sustenance from a primrose flower.
Comma

Comma

20 Apr 2013 379
One of several Comma butterflies that were in the garden today.
Bee-fly

Bee-fly

20 Apr 2013 312
A Bee-fly nectaring from Primroses in my garden.
Wolf Spider

Wolf Spider

20 Apr 2013 299
A Wolf Spider enjoys some welcome sunshine in my garden.
Orchesella villosa

Orchesella villosa

19 Apr 2013 290
A large springtail, Orchesella villosa taken in my garden this afternoon.
Scatopse sp.

Scatopse sp.

18 Apr 2013 338
Found running across a brick in the garden. My thanks to Rockwolf for the ID.
Noctuid Moth Larva

Noctuid Moth Larva

18 Apr 2013 299
A small Noctuid moth caterpillar, found hiding under an old brick in my garden.
Red Velvet Mite (Trombidium holosericeum ?)

Red Velvet Mite (Trombidium holosericeum ?)

17 Mar 2013 315
There are dozens of these Red Velvet Mites in the garden at the moment. My thanks to Shadowshador for the probable ID.
Orchesella cincta

Orchesella cincta

17 Mar 2013 316
Springtail, Orchesella cincta.
Peacock

Peacock

17 Mar 2013 1 353
A Peacock butterfly nectaring from Myosotis blooms in my garden. I wish this wind would ease up a bit, just couldn't get both wings in focus as it blew around.
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