Adrian Jones' photos

Scatopse sp.

Scatopse sp.

18 Apr 2013 347
Found running across a brick in the garden. My thanks to Rockwolf for the ID.
Noctuid Moth Larva

Noctuid Moth Larva

18 Apr 2013 314
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 338
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 331
Springtail, Orchesella cincta.
Peacock

Peacock

17 Mar 2013 1 397
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.
Small Tortoiseshell

Small Tortoiseshell

16 Mar 2013 314
One of the many Small Tortoiseshell Butterflies enjoying the welcome sunshine in my garden today. Best viewed at 1600 x 1068.
Feather Footed Bee

Feather Footed Bee

15 Apr 2013 344
The first one I have managed to get a shot of.
Bee-fly

Bee-fly

15 Apr 2013 1 320
Another view of my first Bee-fly of the year. Natural light and uncropped.
Bee-fly

Bee-fly

15 Apr 2013 1 348
The first Bee-fly of the year for me, there are dozens in the garden today, spring is here at last!
Neanura muscorum

Neanura muscorum

13 Apr 2013 1 385
A tiny specimen of the springtail Neanura muscorum.
Hemisotoma thermophila.

Hemisotoma thermophila.

10 Mar 2013 336
A tiny springtail, unsure of its ID. Taken at Shrewsbury, Shropshire. My thanks to Frans Janssens for the ID.
Yellow Meadow Ant

Yellow Meadow Ant

10 Apr 2013 312
A Yellow Meadow Ant I think, taken at 5x magnification and uncropped.
Yellow Meadow Ant

Yellow Meadow Ant

10 Apr 2013 348
A Yellow Meadow Ant I think, taken at 5x magnification and uncropped.
Red Velvet Mite.

Red Velvet Mite.

07 Apr 2013 296
There are a lot of these large mites in the garden today. Taken at 3.9x magnification and uncropped.
Tortoiseshell Butterfly

Tortoiseshell Butterfly

06 Apr 2013 322
A backlit Tortoiseshell butterfly takes a rest in the sunshine. Natural light and uncropped.
Tortoiseshell Butterfly

Tortoiseshell Butterfly

06 Apr 2013 320
One of the many Tortoiseshell Butterflies that made a welcome appearance in my garden today. Natural light and uncropped.
Hazel Catkins

Hazel Catkins

06 Apr 2013 1 543
Its a beautiful day here, warm sunshine and no wind. There are butterflies and bees in the garden and the birds are busy in the nest boxes, an almost perfect day! These catkins are on my contorted hazel bush, couldn't resist a shot of them. Taken in natural light and uncropped.
Common Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina )

Common Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina )

03 Apr 2013 492
A Common Green Shieldbug in its winter colouration takes advantage of a warm, sunny spot in my garden. Natural light and uncropped.
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