Black Fungus

A black fungus, either Exidia glandulosa or Exidia nigricans, growing on a decaying tree.

Photo taken in the Wilderness, Whiteknights Park, Reading University grounds, Reading, UK, on 2010-02-16.

Hoverfly

Hoverfly Meliscaeva cinctella (Diptera: Syrphidae) in my father's garden last summer.  For another of my photos of this species see here.

Photo taken in Guisborough, North Yorkshire, UK, on 2009-08-07.