Wednesday
Oct312012

Moth

From back in August, a small grey moth: probably Dichrorampha acuminatana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae).  The larvae of these moths feed on the roots of ox-eye daisies (Leucanthemum vulgare) and tansy (Tanacetum vulgare), both of which are common the the area where I found this moth.

Photos taken in Whiteknights Park, Reading, UK, on 2012-08-08.

Tuesday
Oct302012

Tripe Fungus

Tripe fungus, Auricularia mesenterica, growing at the base of a beech tree.

Photos taken in the Wilderness, Whiteknights Park, Reading, UK, on 2012-10-24.

Monday
Oct292012

Spider

From back in midsummer, a female spider guarding its nest: probably a Xysticus sp (Araneae: Thomisidae).

Photo taken in Whiteknights Park, Reading, UK, on 2012-07-17.

Sunday
Oct282012

Burying Beetle

A burying beetle, Nicrophorus vespilloides (Coleoptera: Silphidae), with a mite on its back.

Photos taken in the Wilderness, Whiteknights Park, Reading, UK, on 2012-10-24.

Saturday
Oct272012

Slime Mould

Slime mould Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa growing on a decaying log.

Photo taken in the Wilderness, Whiteknights Park, Reading, UK, on 2012-10-24.