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Cranefly (Tipula Maxima)

Posted by Peter P Smith on March 28, 2018

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Lovely wings on this crane-fly. Usually found in damp grassland areas.

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Ichneumon (Ophion Luteus)

I found this Ophion flying around in a caravan we were staying in while on a weekend break with friends. They are fairly harmless, (the Ophions of course) but can look a bit scary with what most people think of as a stinger, but it is only their small ovipositor which is used to parasitise caterpillars. It is not as long as the larger Ichneumon wasps ovipositor.

Snakefly (Raphidia xanthostigma)

The last time I saw a snakefly was in 2012 and managed to get one decent shot of it. Now, in June 2015 my second sighting and I shot at my hearts content. I was overjoyed in spotting this wonderful creature again and very pleased to share it with others. I found this next to a river on a stinging nettle and I was jumping for joy. I hope you enjoy it too.

Leaf beetle (Donacia vulgaris)

These lovely colourful beetles are found around pond areas and have various metallic shades. Their larvea live in the stems.

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Cranefly (Tipula Maxima)

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