Arne – other invertebrates
Here are some pictures of invertibrates that don’t fit into the previous two posts. Most notable, I suppose, were the majestic looking dragonflies. In case you’re wondering where the birds on this RSPB reserve are, well the RSPB is not all about protecting birds. In fact it concentrates more on protecting habitats, and improving biodiversity, which in turn should help bird species. And from my point of view, although I saw 67 different species of bird while staying at the reserve, they were a lot more difficult to get good photos of than these invertebrates…
- This is a Harlequin Ladybird. It’s not good news I’m afraid, as it’s been introduced from Asia, without much thought, in an attempt to control so called pests. In the US it’s been associated with severe declines in native species.
- A raft spider. Something I was very chuffed to see.
- Probably a fairly common type of hoverfly. Apparently most id is done by comparing their genitalia
- I think this is Bombylius Major.
- A Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea)
- A Gold Ringed (Cordulegaster boltonii)
- I’ve no idea what this tiny wee fella is
- This was hanging about in the gents









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