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Format: 2010-09-03
Format: 2010-09-03
Format: 2010-09-03

Megachilidae

Observation of Megachile, Invertebrates
By: alcon_blue
Location: Holywood, Co Down, Northern Ireland
Observed on: 15th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 3rd September 2010
Likely ID: Megachile
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

unidentified flies, mating

Observation of Helophilus, Invertebrates
By: Simon Walker
Location: Sandy Lodge, Old Heath
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 3rd September 2010
Likely ID: Helophilus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: striped flies, no idea what they are

Butterfly

Butterfly (Other organisms)
By: PhilNix
Location: My Garden
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 3rd September 2010
Initial ID: Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Yellowish Butterfly

Larinioides sclopetarius

Observation of Larinioides sclopetarius, Invertebrates
By: mr6633
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - current student
Location: Furnivall Sculling Club
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Larinioides sclopetarius
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Found indoors

Unknown Bird

Unknown Bird (Birds)
By: pg333
Location: Singleton
Observed on: 31st August 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Seen in woodland trees next to a large lake.

Lilac coloured field flower

Lilac colured field flower (Plants)
By: JohnHunt
Location: Badbury Rings
Observed on: 31st August 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Initial ID: Small Scabious (Scabiosa columbaria)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Observed on the slopes of Badbury Rings, Wimborne, Dorset. Apologies for the quality of the image, it was taken with an iPhone

Pholcus phalangioides

Observation of Cobweb Spider / Pholcus phalangioides, Invertebrates
By: mr6633
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - current student
Location: Furnivall Sculling Club
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Cobweb Spider (Pholcus phalangioides)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Found indoors

Pholcus phalangioides

Observation of Cobweb Spider / Pholcus phalangioides, Invertebrates
By: mr6633
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - current student
Location: Furnivall Sculling Club
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Cobweb Spider (Pholcus phalangioides)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Found indoors

Snake

Observation of Grass Snake / Natrix natrix, Amphibians and Reptiles
By: pg333
Location: Ashford
Observed on: 25th August 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Grass Snake (Natrix natrix)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: Entered our canteen at work!

Unknown beetle on patio

Observation of Notonecta maculata, Invertebrates
By: gerryheeley
Location: Whilton, Daventry
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Notonecta maculata
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 3

Catterpillar at Fowey

Observation of Elephant Hawk-moth / Deilephila elpenor, Invertebrates
By: JamesPDeans
Location: Fowey
Observed on: 31st August 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Elephant Hawk-moth (Deilephila elpenor)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Catterpillar at Dartmeet

Observation of White Ermine / Spilosoma lubricipeda, Invertebrates
By: JamesPDeans
Location: Dartmeet
Observed on: 28th August 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: White Ermine (Spilosoma lubricipeda)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Raptor at Dartmouth

Observation of Common Buzzard / Buteo buteo, Birds
By: JamesPDeans
Location: Dartmouth
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Herring Gull in Jersey

Observation of Herring Gull / Larus argentatus, Birds
By: MatthewGirling
Location: Jersey
Observed on: 18th May 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Herring Gull (Larus argentatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: A Herring Gull in St Helier, Jersey

Unknown insect

Observation of Varied Carpet Beetle / Anthrenus (Nathrenus) verbasci, Invertebrates
By: MatthewGirling
Location: Felixstowe
Observed on: 16th April 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Varied Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus (Nathrenus) verbasci)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: A little smaller than the common 7-spot ladybird. Sorry about poor quality.

Koelreuteria paniculata

Observation of Pride-of-India / Koelreuteria paniculata, Plants
By: mr6633
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - current student
Location: Frank Banfield Park
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Initial ID: Pride-of-India (Koelreuteria paniculata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Unknown Caterpillar

Observation of Vapourer / Orgyia antiqua, Invertebrates
By: WhitePJ
Location: Ash
Observed on: 30th August 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Vapourer (Orgyia antiqua)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 2
Description: Awaiting identification...

Still No Idea

Still No Idea (Fungi and Lichens)
By: Vanman
Location: Chadderton, Oldham
Observed on: 1st September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Yellow veining and the brown

Common Darter

Observation of Common Darter / Sympetrum striolatum, Invertebrates
By: KeithN
Location: Wicken Fen
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Unknown fungus

Unknown fungus (Fungi and Lichens)
By: Poppy
Location: Drayton
Observed on: 30th August 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Brimstone

Observation of Brimstone / Gonepteryx rhamni, Invertebrates
By: KeithN
Location: Wicken Fen
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Comma

Observation of Comma / Polygonia c-album, Invertebrates
By: KeithN
Location: Wicken Fen
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Comma (Polygonia c-album)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0

Araneus marmoreus .var. pyramidatus

Observation of Araneus marmoreus var. pyramidatus, Invertebrates
By: KeithN
Location: Wicken Fen
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Araneus marmoreus var. pyramidatus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

small beetle

Observation of Green shield bug-Larvae / Palomena prasina, Invertebrates
By: Mark Outlaw
Location: Ventnor Isle of Wight
Observed on: 29th August 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Green shield bug-Larvae (Palomena prasina)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1
Description: about 5 mm long bright leaf green with 2 black markings in the center of the back and yellowish dots along it's sides

Yellow Fungus

Yellow Fungus (Fungi and Lichens)
By: GerryRowley
Location: Alton, Hampshire
Observed on: 28th August 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Initial ID: Yellow Stagshorn (Calocera viscosa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Short-winged Conehead

Observation of Short-winged Cone-head / Conocephalus dorsalis, Invertebrates
By: KeithN
Location: Wicken Fen
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Short-winged Cone-head (Conocephalus dorsalis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Large fast spider

Observation of Tegenaria gigantea, Invertebrates
By: Mark Outlaw
Location: Ventnor Isle of Wight
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Tegenaria gigantea
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: A very fast runner with a leg span of 50mm plus /

Adonis?

Observation of Adonis' Ladybird / Hippodamia (Adonia) variegata, Invertebrates
By: ophrys
Location: Calley Heath
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Adonis' Ladybird (Hippodamia (Adonia) variegata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3
Description: A small ladybird, quite a lot of them active on heavily rabbit-grazed heathy grass.

A Ladybird

Observation of 2-spot Ladybird / Adalia bipunctata, Invertebrates
By: Suehi
Location: Balancing Lake, Priorslee Telford
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: 2-spot Ladybird (Adalia bipunctata)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Red ladybird with 2 spots

Another Ladybird

Observation of 7-spot ladybird / Coccinella 7-punctata, Invertebrates
By: Suehi
Location: Balancing Lake, Priorslee Telford
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: 7-spot ladybird (Coccinella 7-punctata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: Red ladybird with what appears to be seven spots

Ladybirds

Observation of Harlequin Ladybird / Harmonia axyridis f. succinea, Invertebrates
By: Suehi
Location: Balancing Lake, Priorslee Telford
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis f. succinea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0
Description: Rad ladybird with numerous black spots

Ladybird

Observation of Harlequin Ladybird / Harmonia axyridis form conspicua, Invertebrates
By: Suehi
Location: Priorslee, Telford
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis form conspicua)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: Black ladybird with two red spots.

Six-Spot Burnet

Observation of Six-spot Burnet / Zygaena filipendulae, Invertebrates
By: deKat
Location: Jungfrau Region
Observed on: 13th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae)
Identifications: 5
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: Spotted this while out walking in Trachsellauenen, the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland.

Edelweiss

Observation of Edelweiss / Leontopodium alpinum, Plants
By: deKat
Location: Jungfrau Region
Observed on: 9th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2
Description: Found this while on holiday in Switzerland

Cockchafer pupa

Observation of Common Cockchafer / Melolontha melolontha, Invertebrates
By: blackartz
Location: Newent
Observed on: 10th August 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Common Cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Snail on Sea Kale

Observation of Common Garden Snail / Helix aspersa, Invertebrates
By: MatthewGirling
Location: Felixstowe Ness
Observed on: 26th August 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Common Garden Snail (Helix aspersa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: One of a few snails climbing all over some sea kale within yards of the lapping waves.

Trashline Spider/ Orb Web Spider

Observation of Trashline / Orb Web Spider / Cyclosa conica, Invertebrates
By: Nimbus
Location: Brighton Extra Mural Cemetery
Observed on: 16th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Trashline / Orb Web Spider (Cyclosa conica)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Whirligig beetles

Observation of Whirligig Beetle / Gyrinidae, Invertebrates
By: vetandteacher
Location: Kemp Tarn
Observed on: 1st September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Whirligig Beetle (Gyrinidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: My identification is more to do with their behaviour; whizzing around on the surface of the pond to avoid the water boatman (also pictured). I didn't go wading to get a closer look!

Running Crab Spider

Observation of running crab spiders / Philodromus dispar, Invertebrates
By: Nimbus
Location: Lullington Heath
Observed on: 9th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Initial ID: running crab spiders (Philodromus dispar)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Labyrinth Spider

Observation of Labyrinth Spider / Agelena labyrinthica, Invertebrates
By: Nimbus
Location: Lullington Heath
Observed on: 9th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Labyrinth Spider (Agelena labyrinthica)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Daddy-Long-Legs

Observation of Cranefly / Tipulidae, Invertebrates
By: vetandteacher
Location: Kemp Tarn
Observed on: 1st September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Cranefly (Tipulidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: All over the hill at the moment.

Sparrowhawk at Greylake

By: act254
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - current student
Location: Greylake
Observed on: 25th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Description: Observed hovering low over grassland on sunny afternoon

Caterpillar on pear tree

Observation of Grey Dagger / Acronicta psi, Invertebrates
By: Dinucci
Location: Pity Me, Durham
Observed on: 25th August 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Grey Dagger (Acronicta psi)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: Hairy green caterpillar with a yellow back stripe, reddish spots along its side and a "horn"

Money Spider

Observation of money spiders / Linyphia triangularis, Invertebrates
By: Nimbus
Location: Brighton
Observed on: 6th August 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Initial ID: money spiders (Linyphia triangularis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Garden Carpet

Observation of Garden Carpet / Xanthorhoe fluctuata, Invertebrates
By: urbanimal
Location: Brucehill Estate
Observed on: 1st September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Garden Carpet (Xanthorhoe fluctuata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0

Buzzard at Greylake

By: act254
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - current student
Location: Greylake
Observed on: 25th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Initial ID: Buzzard (Buteo buteo)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Description: Soaring above Reserve at considerable height

Grey Herons at Greylake

By: act254
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - current student
Location: Greylake
Observed on: 14th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Initial ID: Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Grey Heron fishing over a long period at edge of rhine

What kind of spider is this?

Observation of Araneus diadematus, Invertebrates
By: SophieCopage
Location: Shrewsbury
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Araneus diadematus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 3
Description: This spider has a very intricate and symmentrical pattern on its back, this is the best photo I could on the macro setting, not great but enough to see I hope.

Spitting Spider

Observation of Spitting Spider / Scytodes thoracica, Invertebrates
By: Nimbus
Location: Brighton
Observed on: 18th August 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Spitting Spider (Scytodes thoracica)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Garden/ Cross Spiders

Observation of Garden Spider / Araneus diadematus, Invertebrates
By: Nimbus
Location: Brighton
Observed on: 1st September 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd September 2010
Likely ID: Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

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