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Like several similar species, this micro moth is to be found in grassy areas. One of the earliest Crambids to be seen during the year, these adults fly from May through to August. It flies naturally at night, though it is easily disturbed in the daytime. The larvae feed on various types of grass stem. Read More …
This hoverfly was found at, Gleann an Fhiodh near Ballachullish on 9th July 2012. Scaeva selenitica, is a rather scarce species which is at least a partial migrant, most frequently encountered among conifers The larvae are predacious upon pine aphids. The nearest conifers were half a mile away but I guess that’s nothing to an Read More …
A Crane-fly is an insect in the family Tipulidae. Adults are very slender, long-legged flies that may vary in length from 2–60 millimetres. In the United Kingdom this species is usually referred to as daddy longlegs. The larva of the European Crane Fly is commonly known as a leather-jacket. These larvae can cause damage to lawns Read More …
Only a few people realise that there are two species of Common Red Ants. Myrmica ruginodis looks a lot like Myrmica rubra, but there is one striking difference, the spines on Myrmica ruginodis are longer. They are about as long as the distance between the tips of the spines. In Myrmica rubra the spines are Read More …
This Emperor Moth caterpillar, was found at Gleann an Fhiodh, on 9th July 2012. This form has purple spots rather than the more usual yellow ones. These help to camouflage it among the heather, which it feeds on and which will soon be in bloom. The much larger and darker flowers of Bell Heather are Read More …