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The Brown Hawker (Aeshna grandis) is of the family Aeshnidae which is in the genus Aeshna.
Saturday, 1 August 2020
BROWN HAWKER DRAGONFLY (Aeshna grandis) [Pair copulating, only the male has a blue tint to the eyes and blue marking on S2 of the abdomen] Lullymore West Bog, I.P.C.C. Nature Reserve, Lullymore, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Friday, 31 July 2020
HAIRY SHIELDBUG (Dolycoris baccarumm) Lullymore West Bog, Lullymore, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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The Hairy Shieldbug (Dolycoris baccarum) or Sloe Bug, is of the family Pentatomidae which is in the genus Dolycoris. Shieldbugs go through five instar stages before becoming adults.
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Thursday, 30 July 2020
RED ADMIRAL BUTTERFLY (Vanessa atalanta) Lullymore West Bog, I.P.C.C. Nature Reserve, Lullymore, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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The Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) is of the family Nymphalidae which is in the genus Vanessa.
Wednesday, 29 July 2020
ROUND LEAVED SUNDEW (Drosera rotundifolia) with ensnared VARIABLE DAMSELFLY (Coenagrion pulchellum) Lullymore West Bog, I.P.C.C. Nature Reserve, Lullymore, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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CLICK ON PHOTO TO SEE HIGHER QUALITY IMAGE Click here for detailed species information The Round-leaved Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) or Common Sundew is of the family Droseraceae which is in the genus Drosera. It occurs in northern Europe, parts of North America and Asia as well as New Guinea. This carnivorous plant is commonly found in bogs and fens. Patrick J. O'Keeffe / Raw Birds |
VARIABLE DAMSELFLY (Coenagrion pulchellum) Lullymore West Bog, I.P.C.C. Nature Reserve, Lullymore, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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CLICK ON PHOTO TO SEE HIGHER QUALITY IMAGE Click here for detailed species information The Variable Damselfly (Coenagrion pulchellum) is of the family Coenagrionidae which is in the genus Coenagrion. |
Monday, 27 July 2020
Sunday, 26 July 2020
MARSH SNIPE FLY (Rhagio tringarius) Lullymore West Bog, I.P.C.C. Nature Reserve, Lullymore, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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Saturday, 25 July 2020
YELLOW DUNG FLY (Scathophaga stercoraria) Lullymore West Bog, I.P.C.C. Nature Reserve, Lullymore, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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The Yellow Dung Fly (Scathophaga stercoraria) is of the family Scathophagidae which is in the genus Scathophaga.
Friday, 24 July 2020
SILVER WASHED FRITILLARY BUTTERFLY (Argynnis paphia) Lullymore West Bog, Lullymore, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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The Silver-washed Fritillary Butterfly (Argynnis paphia) is of the family Nymphalidae which is in the genus Argynnis.
This very large species occurs throughout the temperate regions of the
Palearctic. In Britain, it is found in the southern half of England and
Wales. It has a very scattered distribution in Ireland.
Eggs are laid in tree crevices close of it's larval foodplant Common Dog-violet (Viola riviniana). The larvae hatch in August and immediately hibernate. They emerge the following April and then feed on the foodplant. Pupation occurs during May and the adult flight season is from July to late September.
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Monday, 20 July 2020
FLOWER CRAB SPIDER (Misumena vatia) female with bumblebee prey Lullymore West Bog, I.P.C.C. Nature Reserve, Lullymore, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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The Flower Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) is of the family Thomisidae which is in the genus Misumena. It
occurs in the temperate regions of Europe and North America where it is
known as Goldenrod Crab Spider or more simply Flower Spider.
Only the female can change colour normally either from white to yellow or visa versa but this can be a protracted process. The minute black and white male can be a real challenge to locate.
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