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Mini-beasties at Llandegfedd

24 Monday Sep 2018

Posted by sconzani in insects, ladybird, nature

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bonking beetles, British insects, Llandegfedd Reservoir, minibeasts, Orange ladybird

While my fellow birders were standing in a particularly windy spot to scope the distant shoreline at Llandegfedd Reservoir last Wednesday, I moved along the trail a little to seek shelter behind some trees. And, as I always do, I had a little look at the leaves to see what small creatures were about.

180924 Llandegfedd minibeasties (1)

180924 Llandegfedd minibeasties (2)
180924 Llandegfedd minibeasties (3)

First up were these two bonking beetles who decided to come over and say hello despite being rather busy at increasing their species. After a couple of photos, I returned them to a new leaf and wished them well.

180924 Llandegfedd minibeasties (6)

Then it was a warm welcome to the world to this newly emerged Orange ladybird – that little pile of dark matter is what remains of its pupa.

180924 Llandegfedd minibeasties (4)
180924 Llandegfedd minibeasties (5)

And I’m not sure what this mini-beastie is but I love its pale green body, the hint of turquoise in its wings and those incredible feathery feelers out front.

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