The Sand Bear Wolf Spider (Pardosa amentata) or Sand Bear Spider is of the family Lycosidae which is in the genus Pardosa.
Friday 13 November 2020
Wednesday 11 November 2020
COMMON DARTER DRAGONFLY (Sympetrum striolatum) female Lullymore West Bog, Lullymore, Co. Kildare, Ireland
The Common Darter Dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) is of the family Libellulidae which is in the genus Sympetrum.
Sunday 8 November 2020
FLOWER CRAB SPIDER (Misumena vatia) [female with prey] on MEADOW BUTTERCUP WILDFLOWER (Ranunculus acris) Lullymore West Bog, 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.
Thursday 5 November 2020
GARDEN CHAFER BEETLE (Phyllopertha horticola) Lullymore West Bog, Lullymore, Co. Kildare, Ireland
The Garden Chafer Beetle (Phyllopertha horticola) or Garden Foliage Beetle is of the family Scarabaeidae which is in the genus Phyllopertha.
Tuesday 3 November 2020
LADYBIRD / SEVEN SPOTTED LADYBUG (Sympetrum striolatum) [fresh adult] Lullymore West Bog, Lullymore, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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The Seven Spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata), also known as Seven Spotted Ladybug in North America, is of the family Coccinellidae which is in the genus Coccinella.
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Monday 2 November 2020
SEVEN SPOT LADYBIRD / SEVEN SPOTTED LADYBUG (Sympetrum striolatum) [late stage pupa] Lullymore West Bog, Lullymore, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Sunday 1 November 2020
FLOWER CRAB SPIDER (Misumena vatia) [female] on DEVIL'S BIT SCABIOUS WILDFLOWER (Succisa pratensis) Lullymore West Bog, 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.
The Devil's-bit Scabious Wildflower (Succisa pratensis) is of the family Caprifoliaceae which is in the genus Succisa.
Saturday 31 October 2020
FLOWER CRAB SPIDER (Misumena vatia) [male] Lullymore West Bog, 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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Friday 30 October 2020
SMALL TORTOISESHELL BUTTERFLY (Aglais urticae) Lullymore West Bog, Lullymore, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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The Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) is of the family Nymphalidae which is in the genus Aglais.
It has a widespread distribution in the Palearctic region but is absent
from southern Asia. The caterpillars (larvae) feed on Common Nettle (Urtica dioica).
Overwintering as an adult, its cryptic under wing pattern helps to
avoid detection. It emerges from hibernation in late spring to lay eggs
on its larval plant.
Patrick J. O'Keeffe / Raw Birds
Patrick J. O'Keeffe / Raw Birds
Thursday 29 October 2020
MEADOW BROWN BUTTERFLY (Maniola jurtina) Lullymore West Bog, Lullymore, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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The Meadow Brown Butterfly (Maniola jurtina) is of the family Nymphalidae which is in the genus Maniola.
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