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Cucumber Green Spider.

Cucumber Green Spider.
By: moremothmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Hayes Common SSSI
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Cucumber Green Spider (Arianella)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Small green spider sitting in an orb web the size of a curved Silver Birch leaf.

Weevil.

Weevil.
By: moremothmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Hayes Common SSSI
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Weevil (Curculionidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Weevil on a small Silver Birch.

Caterpillar dangling from a Silver Birch

Caterpillar dangling from a Silver Birch
By: moremothmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Hayes Common SSSI
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Larva. (Lepidoptera)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Small green caterpillar dangling by a thread from a small Silver Birch.

Early instar of a Forest Bug.

Early instar of a Forest Bug.
By: moremothmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Hayes Common SSSI
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Forest Bug (Pentatoma rufipes)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Early instar of a shield bug.

Micromoth.

Micromoth.
By: moremothmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: West Wickham Common ranger's garden
Observed on: 17th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Micromoth (Lepidoptera)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Micromoth in a MV light trap.

Micromoth.

Micromoth.
By: moremothmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: West Wickham Common ranger's garden
Observed on: 17th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Brown House-moth (Hofmannophila pseudospretella)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Micromoth in a Mercury Vapour light trap.

Brimstone Moth.

Brimstone Moth.
By: moremothmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: West Wickham Common ranger's garden
Observed on: 17th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Brimstone Moth (Opisthograptis luteolata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Yellow moth in the grass next to an MV light trap.

Shears?

Shears?
By: moremothmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: West Wickham Common ranger's garden
Observed on: 17th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Shears (Hada plebeja)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Noctuid moth that came to an MV light trap.

Ladybird

Ladybird
By: moremothmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Hayes Common SSSI
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Ten-Spot Ladybird (Adalia decempunctata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Ladybird on a small Silver Birch tree.

tiny minig bee at TG028026

tiny minig bee at TG028026
By: EmilyField
Location: TG028026
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: 7mm long, numerous, with other Andrena mining bees.

Hover Fly

Hover Fly
By: chrisbrookschrisbrooks's reputation in Invertebrateschrisbrooks's reputation in Invertebrateschrisbrooks's reputation in Invertebrateschrisbrooks's reputation in Invertebrateschrisbrooks's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Aldermaston
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Hover Fly (Criorhina floccosa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 2
Description: I saw one of these hoverflies for the first time the other day but managed to get a slightly better image yesterday.

Hawthorn Shieldbug

Hawthorn Shieldbug
By: chrisbrookschrisbrooks's reputation in Invertebrateschrisbrooks's reputation in Invertebrateschrisbrooks's reputation in Invertebrateschrisbrooks's reputation in Invertebrateschrisbrooks's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Basingstoke
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Hawthorn Shieldbug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Fungi

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By: amazon42
Location: Market Strand, Falmouth
Observed on: 13th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Attached to the side of a dead tree

Banded Demoiselle

Banded Demoiselle
By: chrisbrookschrisbrooks's reputation in Invertebrateschrisbrooks's reputation in Invertebrateschrisbrooks's reputation in Invertebrateschrisbrooks's reputation in Invertebrateschrisbrooks's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Aldermaston
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1

Fungi

Fung
By: amazon42
Location: Market Strand, Falmouth
Observed on: 13th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Wood Blewit (Lepista nuda)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Found in clusters, with a distnctive wavy black-rimmed edge

Common Comfrey

Common Comfrey
By: chrisbrookschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plants
Location: Aldermaston
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Common Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

hairy shieldbugs

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By: jeremy015jeremy015's reputation in Invertebratesjeremy015's reputation in Invertebratesjeremy015's reputation in Invertebratesjeremy015's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Hackney Marshes
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Sloe Bug (Dolycoris baccarum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Greater Celandine

Greater Celandine
By: chrisbrookschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plants
Location: Aldermaston
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Yellow Corydalis

Yellow Corydalis
By: chrisbrookschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plants
Location: Basingstoke
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Yellow Corydalis (Pseudofumaria lutea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

buzzard

buzzard
By: pondlifepondlife's reputation in Birdspondlife's reputation in Birdspondlife's reputation in Birds
Location: Milton Ct Ln, Dorking
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Buzzard (Buteo buteo)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: watching for rabbits as i was mowing the field

red fox

red fox
By: pondlifepondlife's reputation in Mammalspondlife's reputation in Mammals
Location: Milton Ct Ln, Dorking
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

jackdaw

jackdaw
By: pondlifepondlife's reputation in Birdspondlife's reputation in Birdspondlife's reputation in Birds
Location: Milton Ct Ln, Dorking
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Jackdaw (Corvus monedula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0

magpie

magpie
By: pondlifepondlife's reputation in Birdspondlife's reputation in Birdspondlife's reputation in Birds
Location: Milton Ct Ln, Dorking
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Magpie (Pica pica)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0

roe deer

roe deer
By: pondlifepondlife's reputation in Mammalspondlife's reputation in Mammals
Location: Milton Ct Ln, Dorking
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: mowing around the edge of the field and found these two fawns after about ten mins mum turned up and they wondered of it the woods

azalea

azalea
By: pondlifepondlife's reputation in Plantspondlife's reputation in Plantspondlife's reputation in Plantspondlife's reputation in Plants
Location: Milton Ct Ln, Dorking
Observed on: 15th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Yellow Azalea (Rhododendron luteum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

holly

holly
By: pondlifepondlife's reputation in Plantspondlife's reputation in Plantspondlife's reputation in Plantspondlife's reputation in Plants
Location: Milton Ct Ln, Dorking
Observed on: 15th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Holly (Ilex aquifolium)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Harlequin Ladybird.

Harlequin Ladybird.
By: moremothmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebratesmoremoth's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Hayes Common SSSI
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: Harlequin ladybird.

Snail

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By: johnnykinson
Location: A6076, Stanley
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Initial ID: tree snail
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Approx 12mm long under loose bark.

weevil sp?

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By: peteralfrey
Location: Beddington Farmlands
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Spider in Dene Park

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By: davidcareyhadlowdavidcareyhadlow's reputation in Invertebratesdavidcareyhadlow's reputation in Invertebratesdavidcareyhadlow's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Dene Park Wood, Kent
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: Opiliones
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3
Description: There were several of these, in among the Nursery Web spiders on the herbaceous plants along this woodland ride.

14-spot ladybird

IMG_9143 14-spot ladybird Dene Park 16 05 2012 c12e
By: davidcareyhadlowdavidcareyhadlow's reputation in Invertebratesdavidcareyhadlow's reputation in Invertebratesdavidcareyhadlow's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Dene Park wood, Kent
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Likely ID: 14-spot Ladybird (Propylea quattuordecimpunctata)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 7
Comments: 1
Description: Quite a few along a woodland ride.

Wood Pigeon p1

Wood Pigeon p1
By: Shadow30Shadow30's reputation in BirdsShadow30's reputation in BirdsShadow30's reputation in BirdsShadow30's reputation in Birds
Location: 33, Harkwood Dr
Observed on: 14th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Likely ID: Common Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0
Description: From my kitchen window

Dead cactus p3

Dead cactus p3
By: Shadow30Shadow30's reputation in PlantsShadow30's reputation in PlantsShadow30's reputation in Plants
Location: 31, Harkwood Dr
Observed on: 14th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Dead cactus p2

Dead cactus p2
By: Shadow30Shadow30's reputation in PlantsShadow30's reputation in PlantsShadow30's reputation in Plants
Location: 33, Harkwood Dr
Observed on: 14th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Likely ID: Schlumbergera
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Dead cactus p1

Dead cactus p1
By: Shadow30Shadow30's reputation in PlantsShadow30's reputation in PlantsShadow30's reputation in Plants
Location: 33, Harkwood Dr
Observed on: 14th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Honey bee? or something else?

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By: EmilyCoyteEmilyCoyte's reputation in InvertebratesEmilyCoyte's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: 9, John Carr's Terrace
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Likely ID: Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: I'd really like to know what species of bee this is!

Grey seal

grey-seal
By: andylawandylaw's reputation in Mammalsandylaw's reputation in Mammals
Location: Kylerhea, Isle of Skye
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Likely ID: Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Unusually dark pelage on a grey seal.

DSCF5095

DSCF5095
By: leenestofvipersleenestofvipers's reputation in Birdsleenestofvipers's reputation in Birdsleenestofvipers's reputation in Birds
Location: 18, Ty-Brith
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Likely ID: Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

DSCF5085

DSCF5085
By: leenestofvipersleenestofvipers's reputation in Birdsleenestofvipers's reputation in Birdsleenestofvipers's reputation in Birds
Location: 18, Ty-Brith
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Likely ID: European Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

DSCF5077

DSCF5077
By: leenestofvipersleenestofvipers's reputation in Invertebratesleenestofvipers's reputation in Invertebratesleenestofvipers's reputation in Invertebratesleenestofvipers's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: 18, Ty-Brith
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Likely ID: Common Carder Bee (Bombus (Thoracombus) pascuorum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Dock Leaf Beetles

Dock Beetles
By: GreenOgreGreenOgre's reputation in InvertebratesGreenOgre's reputation in InvertebratesGreenOgre's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: River Lagan, Drumbeg
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Likely ID: Green Dock Beetle (Gastrophysa viridula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1
Description: Metallic green beetles, about 5mm long - on Dock leaf.

Caterpillar that came in the Broccoli

Caterpillar that came in the Broccoli
By: matridout
Location: 24-27, Victoria Rd
Observed on: 2nd May 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Likely ID: Noctuidae
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Description: Found this 7cm long caterpillar in a sealed head of Spanish broccoli. After feeding on broccoli for a week it burrowed into the soil, presumably to pupate. Currently it is in a jar full of soil. Is it a pest? should it be let loose in the UK? Any ideas I have searched and searched other caterpillar pictures to no avail.

Caddis Fly?

Caddis
By: GreenOgreGreenOgre's reputation in InvertebratesGreenOgre's reputation in InvertebratesGreenOgre's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: River Lagan, Drumbeg
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Likely ID: caddisflies (Trichoptera)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2
Description: Is this a caddis fly?

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Unfamiliar plant in my garden
By: janewhild
Location: High St
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Likely ID: Purple Toadflax (Linaria purpurea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 2
Description: This plan has sprung up next to a privet hedge on the High Street. Suspect it is a weed; but it looks quite beautiful

Lichen on tree

Lichen in the rain!
By: cmp379
S159 Neighbourhood Nature - current student
Location: A30, Cnwll
Observed on: 26th October 2011
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Likely ID: Usnea ceratina
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Grey,green, delicate, growing on a tree

What is this?

By: JoPainter
Location: Neen Sollars, Shropshire
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Description: Newt or lizard. Translucent red in colour. 5cm long roughly.

Hoverfly ?

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By: Roger GilbertRoger Gilbert's reputation in InvertebratesRoger Gilbert's reputation in InvertebratesRoger Gilbert's reputation in InvertebratesRoger Gilbert's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Howardian LNR
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Likely ID: Myathropa florea
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 6
Comments: 1

Birds on the beach

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By: deKatdeKat's reputation in Birds
Location: 28, Crocknamack Rd
Observed on: 2nd January 2011
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Likely ID: Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 9
Comments: 0

male pagana?

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By: jeremy015jeremy015's reputation in Invertebratesjeremy015's reputation in Invertebratesjeremy015's reputation in Invertebratesjeremy015's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Bee Conservation Area, Hackney Marshes
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Likely ID: a hoverfly (Cheilosia)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Bee ?

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By: Roger GilbertRoger Gilbert's reputation in InvertebratesRoger Gilbert's reputation in InvertebratesRoger Gilbert's reputation in InvertebratesRoger Gilbert's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Howardian LNR
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2012
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

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