Ladybird Development

A larva of the harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae).

The following is a pupa which I think is of the same species, the spikes are apparently characteristic.

And this, I think this a more mature pupa of this species:

And this is an adult of this species:

The adults of H. axyridis are very variable in colour and pattern, see here for some illustrations.

Photos taken in Whiteknights Park, Reading University grounds on 2009-05-10, 2009-09-24, 2009-07-16, and 2009-05-10, respectively.

Bark Beetle Gallery

Galleries of a bark beetle (Coleoptera: Scolytinae) on the branch of a dead tree.  Reminds me of Dickinsonia.

Photo taken in the Wilderness, Whiteknights Park, Reading University grounds, Reading, UK, on 2010-02-13.

Waxcap Mushroom

A waxcap mushroom, probably Hygrocybe conica.

Photo taken beside the top lake in Whiteknights Park, Reading University grounds, Reading, UK, on 2009-09-02.

Winter Sunset

From a couple of years ago: crows and gulls flocking at sunset.

Photo taken from Ascot railway station on 2007-01-24.

Puffball Fungus

From a few years back: puffball fungus Morganella pyriformis (= Lycoperdon pyriforme).  This is the same species as the decayed specimens shown here.

Photo taken in Whiteknights Park, Reading University grounds, Reading, UK, on 2007-11-03.

Update on Sun 2010-12-12 by Tristram Brelstaff

Apparently the preferred name is again Lycoperdon pyriforme.  See here.