Adrian Jones' photos
Leafhopper Nymph
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A Leafhopper nymph, about 1mm in length on Digitalis leaf. Shrewsbury, Shropshire February 2018.
Ground Bug ? (Drymus sylvaticus?)
Osteospermum
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Pogonognathellus longicornis
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A fine specimen of the springtail Pogonognathellus longicornis. Taken at Llanymynech Rocks reserve on 2nd February 2018.
Clausilia dubia
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A rather attractive snail, Clausilia dubia, found on the limestone scree at Llanymynech Rocks reserve. 2nd February 2018.
Blue Moon
Entomobrya intermedia
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A Springtail, Entomobrya intermedia feeding on algae on a paving stone, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, January 28th 2018.
Neomolgus littoralis? (Bdellidae)
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A tiny mite, possibly Neomolgus littoralis (Bdellidae), around 1mm in length. Taken at Shrewsbury, Shropshire on 28th January 2018.
Dicyrtoma fusca
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Dicyrtoma fusca I think, found at Llanymynech Rocks reserve on 26th January 2018. This specimen was about 1.5mm in length.
Orchesella villosa
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A large speciment of the springtail Orchesella villosa. This one is about 6mm in length. Taken at Llanymynech Rocks on January 26th 2018.
Orchesella cincta
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A springtail, Orchesella cincta, feeding at Llanymynech Rocks nature reserve January 26th 2018. This one is about 4mm in length.
Common Blue
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Common Blue Butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) on Mikwort, Llanymynech Rocks nature reserve. May 2017.
Isotomurus palustris ?
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Isotomurus palustris I think (still checking id), found on the rim of a plastic flower pot in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. This one is about 3mm in length. Found on 19th January 2018.
Katiannidae, Genus nov.1 sp. nov.
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A beautifully coloured specimen of Katiannidae, Genus nov.1 sp. nov., Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 19th January 2018. This one was about 1mm in length.
Tiny Toadstool
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A tiny toadstool, about 4mm in height found growing on rotting wood, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1st January 2018
Calvatomina nr superba
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A fine specimen of the globular springtail Calvatomina nr superba in my garden, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, January 1st, 2018. This one is about 0.8mm in length.
Ceropegia sandersonii
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The unusual flower of Ceropegia sandersonii. This one is blooming happily on my kitchen windowsill. Taken 30th December 2017.
Common Green Shieldbug
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Palomena prasina, the Common Green Shieldbug enjoying the sunshine in my garden today. Taken on 22 December 2017. This one shows the bronze colour that they develop during the winter well.
