Adrian Jones' photos
Springtail_001
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A tiny springtail found in a fir cone at The Cliffe, Shropshire. Taken at 7x magnification and uncropped.
Aloinopsis schooneesii
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An Aloinopsis schooneesii blooms in the afternoon sunshine. Natural light and uncropped.
Cheiridopsis sp. TS435
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A small Cheiridopsis species flowering in the greenhouse this afternoon. Natural light and uncropped.
Ebracteola wilmaniae
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A small mesembryanthemum, Ebracteola wilmaniae opened its flowers in the sunshine and warmth of the greenhouse today. Natural light and uncropped.
Ruby Tiger Moth Caterpillar. (Phragmatobia fuligi…
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Another unexpected find in the garden today, a Ruby Tiger Moth caterpillar taking a stroll over the heather plants in the warm sunshine.
Ichneumon Wasp
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First one of the year, despite the gale force winds this Ichneumon wasp was sitting sunning itself on a small conifer tree in my garden today. Uncropped image.
Snowflake
Snowflakes
Snowflakes
Snowflake
Isotoma anglicana?
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A dew covered springtail, Isotoma anglicana I think but it may be Isotoma caerulea or Isotoma viridis, I find these somewhat confusing to tell apart. Taken at 5x magnification and uncropped.
Mite
Dicyrtomina saundersi.
Common Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina )
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The mild weather and a little sunshine brought a few Common Green Shieldbugs out today.
Common Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina )
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The mild weather and a little sunshine brought a few Common Green Shieldbugs out today.
Common Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina )
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The mild weather and a little sunshine brought a few Common Green Shieldbugs out today.
Katianna nr schotti
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A small, rare, globular springtail, Katianna nr schotti, found on a fallen hazel leaf, taken at 5x magnification and uncropped.
Tiny Wasp
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A tiny wasp found amongst leaf litter, taken at 4,3x magnification and uncropped. Taken 18th November at Venus Pool, Shropshire.

















