Friday 20 August 2010
Drinker Moth (Euthrix potatoria)
The drinker is apparently so named due to the habit of the larvae sucking up water droplets after rainfall. This particular caterpillar was found amongst the grassy dunes near a beach in Northumberland. It pupates on grass stems in a yellowish cocoon (unfortunately didn't take a photo of one of these) that look similar to that of a Burnet moth. The imago (adult form) is pale brown in colour.
Thursday 19 August 2010
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
The European Robin is a small insectivorous songbird with a beautiful song. The birds are quite happy in the company of humans, and are believed to have a relationship with us going back thousands of years. This began when farmers first started tilling the land, turning the soil to reveal protein rich grubs for hungry and opportunistic birds. This specimen was spotted at Windemere Rail Station, Cumbria in April.
Sunday 15 August 2010
European Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis)
Friday 13 August 2010
The Lackey Moth (Malacosoma neustria)
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