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Common Knapweed

Common Knapweed
By: chrisbrookschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plants
Location: Greywell
Observed on: 15th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Common Knapweed (Centaurea nigra)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

Square-stalked St John's-wort

Square-stalked St John's-wort
By: chrisbrookschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plants
Location: Mapledurwell Fen
Observed on: 15th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Square-stalked St John's-wort (Hypericum tetrapterum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Nipplewort

Nipplewort
By: chrisbrookschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plantschrisbrooks's reputation in Plants
Location: Cliddesden
Observed on: 15th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Nipplewort (Lapsana communis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 2

Unknown micro

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By: Urban NatureUrban Nature's reputation in InvertebratesUrban Nature's reputation in InvertebratesUrban Nature's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Samara Flats, 207
Observed on: 17th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Lozotaeniodes formosanus
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Please could someone put a name to this attractive little moth? Im just starting to try and ID micro moths so any help would be great, thanks. Approx 4mm in length.

Unknown micro

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By: Urban NatureUrban Nature's reputation in InvertebratesUrban Nature's reputation in InvertebratesUrban Nature's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Samara Flats, 207
Observed on: 17th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Acleris forsskaleana
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Please could someone put a name to this, only just starting out trying to ID micro's so a bit stuck! Thanks. Approx 7mm in length.

GREEN PLANT IN STREET

By: looseandleafylooseandleafy's reputation in Plantslooseandleafy's reputation in Plantslooseandleafy's reputation in Plants
Location: Chickerell Rd
Observed on: 20th June 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca serriola)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: About ten inches tall. Some leaves like dandelion. Some not.

Barred Straw.

16th July 2012 (70)
By: nightflynightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Kilnadore Rd, Moyle
Observed on: 16th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Barred Straw (Eulithis pyraliata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Green Carpet.

16th July 2012 (60)
By: nightflynightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: 99-115, A43
Observed on: 16th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Green Carpet (Colostygia pectinataria)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Marbled Beauty

16th July 2012 (50)
By: nightflynightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: 11, Dalriada Park
Observed on: 16th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Marbled Beauty (Cryphia domestica)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Single-dotted Wave.

15th Jul 12 (1)
By: nightflynightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: 86, A43
Observed on: 16th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Single-dotted Wave (Idaea dimidiata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Common Marbled Carpet

15 July 12 (41)
By: nightflynightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebratesnightfly's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: 117-123, A43
Observed on: 15th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Common Marbled Carpet (Chloroclysta truncata)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 4

pipit

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By: diatalvdiatalv's reputation in Birdsdiatalv's reputation in Birds
Location: A1094, Aldeburgh
Observed on: 24th June 2011
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 1

goldcrest

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By: diatalvdiatalv's reputation in Birdsdiatalv's reputation in Birds
Location: Alveston, Bristol
Observed on: 26th June 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 12
Comments: 0

14-Spot Ladybird

14-spot Ladybird
By: SJGreenwoodSJGreenwood's reputation in InvertebratesSJGreenwood's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Chester, Cheshire, UK
Observed on: 8th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: 14-spot Ladybird (Propylea quattuordecimpunctata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: Between 3mm and 5mm in length. Came across this ladybird on my windowsill, indoors on a dry sunny July day. Yellowish in colour with black spots (more like rectangles). Black stripe down the centre of back where wing cases met.

toad

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By: diatalvdiatalv's reputation in Amphibians and Reptilesdiatalv's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Tinkley Ln, Nympsfield
Observed on: 2nd November 2010
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Common Toad (Bufo bufo)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

wild thyme

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By: diatalvdiatalv's reputation in Plantsdiatalv's reputation in Plants
Location: Burnham's Ln, Dorset
Observed on: 24th September 2011
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Wild Marjoram (Origanum vulgare)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Common Drone Fly

Common Drone Fly
By: SJGreenwoodSJGreenwood's reputation in InvertebratesSJGreenwood's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Chester, Cheshire, UK
Observed on: 8th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Hover Fly (Eristalis)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Saw this in my back garden on a warm sunny July day. Basking in the sun on a leaf. Kept flying off, darting about very quickly before landing in exactly the same spot to bask in the sun again. Large fly, about the size of a honey bee.

speckled wood

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By: diatalvdiatalv's reputation in Invertebratesdiatalv's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Burnham's Ln, Dorset
Observed on: 24th September 2011
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

small heath

small heath
By: diatalvdiatalv's reputation in Invertebratesdiatalv's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Tabbit's Hill Ln, Dorset
Observed on: 24th September 2011
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

small copper

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By: diatalvdiatalv's reputation in Invertebratesdiatalv's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: B3351, Dorset
Observed on: 24th September 2011
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Yellowhammer

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By: diatalvdiatalv's reputation in Birdsdiatalv's reputation in Birds
Location: B3351, Dorset
Observed on: 24th September 2011
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2012
Likely ID: Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 11
Comments: 0

bee 2

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By: mik coffinmik coffin's reputation in Invertebratesmik coffin's reputation in Invertebratesmik coffin's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: itchen valley country park
Observed on: 15th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: a white-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lucorum s.l.)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

bee 1

15july12 ivcp 002
By: mik coffinmik coffin's reputation in Invertebratesmik coffin's reputation in Invertebratesmik coffin's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: itchen valley country park
Observed on: 15th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Bombus sp.
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

longhorn beetle

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By: mik coffinmik coffin's reputation in Invertebratesmik coffin's reputation in Invertebratesmik coffin's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: southampton Common
Observed on: 15th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Darkling Beetle (Lagria hirta)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: about 8mm long (ex antennae)

Garden spider

P1090077
By: Jack DempJack Demp's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: 12, Coleman St
Observed on: 7th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Moth

Moth
By: Chris DavenportChris Davenport's reputation in InvertebratesChris Davenport's reputation in InvertebratesChris Davenport's reputation in InvertebratesChris Davenport's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Observed on: 16th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Swallow-tailed Moth (Ourapteryx sambucaria)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0
Description: Attracted to lights near deciduous woodland. Wingspan 52mm.

grasshopper 2

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By: mik coffinmik coffin's reputation in Invertebratesmik coffin's reputation in Invertebratesmik coffin's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: itchen valley country park
Observed on: 15th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Chorthippus sp
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Green Bug with Brown Spots

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By: mpertz
Location: Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Observed on: 16th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: I'm looking for some help on identifying this little Green bug with brown spots on it. I have several of them in my Vegetable garden and they love to eat basil.

grasshopper 1

15july12 ivcp 093
By: mik coffinmik coffin's reputation in Invertebratesmik coffin's reputation in Invertebratesmik coffin's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: itchen valley country park
Observed on: 15th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Initial ID: Meadow Grasshopper (Chorthippus parallelus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Box Bug

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By: mik coffinmik coffin's reputation in Invertebratesmik coffin's reputation in Invertebratesmik coffin's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: itchen valley country park
Observed on: 15th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Box Bug (Gonocerus acuteangulatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Description: First thought it was a dockbug but the leg colours and "shoulders" appear to differ from previous specimens

IMG_0149

IMG_0149
By: fotofit
Location: Bond Hays Ln, Lincs
Observed on: 16th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Eupithecia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: I only noticed this today as it was flying around me before it landed - fortunately, it stayed still whilst photographed !! Is it a moth, and, if so, which type ? Thanks !!

Red Kite

P1090049
By: Jack DempJack Demp's reputation in Birds
Location: Sidegate Ln, Finedon
Observed on: 30th June 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Red Kite (Milvus milvus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 10
Comments: 0
Description: Observed near large Rubbish dump near wellingborough.

Moth

Moth
By: Chris DavenportChris Davenport's reputation in InvertebratesChris Davenport's reputation in InvertebratesChris Davenport's reputation in InvertebratesChris Davenport's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Observed on: 15th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Smoky Wainscot (Mythimna impura)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: Attracted to lights near deciduous woodland. Length 20mm.

mirid bug

15july12 ivcp 032
By: mik coffinmik coffin's reputation in Invertebratesmik coffin's reputation in Invertebratesmik coffin's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: itchen valley country park
Observed on: 15th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Mirid bug (Deraeocoris ruber)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: very small. I thought it was a ladybird when I first saw it. Found on nettles

unidentified fly

unidentified fly
By: YashcaYashca's reputation in InvertebratesYashca's reputation in InvertebratesYashca's reputation in InvertebratesYashca's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Fordon Ln, East Riding of Yorkshire
Observed on: 14th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Conopod Fly (Sicus ferrugineus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Insect?

P1090076
By: Jack DempJack Demp's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: 12, Coleman St
Observed on: 7th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Cranefly (Nephrotoma flavescens)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Sorry, love to know what insect this is. Spotted it on a lily leaf.

Unidentified stabbing bug

Unidentified stabbing bug
By: YashcaYashca's reputation in InvertebratesYashca's reputation in InvertebratesYashca's reputation in InvertebratesYashca's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Fordon Ln, East Riding of Yorkshire
Observed on: 14th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: white spotted assassin bug (platymeris biguttata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: I think this is a bug. I swept it from low vegetation, and it promptly stuck its mouthparts into my hand.

Unidentified bug

Unidentified bug
By: YashcaYashca's reputation in InvertebratesYashca's reputation in InvertebratesYashca's reputation in InvertebratesYashca's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Fordon Ln, East Riding of Yorkshire
Observed on: 14th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Mirid Bug (Calocoris (Grypocoris) stysi)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: When I first saw it I thought it was Dryophilocoris flavoquadrimaculatus but it doesn't appear to be this species.

Fungi

P1090061
By: Jack Demp
Location: 12, Coleman St
Observed on: 7th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Mycena
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
Description: A small delicate fungi growing in wet soil with a pot on my font door.

Common green leaf shield bug

P1090062
By: Jack DempJack Demp's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: 12, Coleman St
Observed on: 7th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Palomena prasina
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Willow-leaved Bridewort (Spirea x pseudosalicifolia)

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By: skyesteveskyesteve's reputation in Plantsskyesteve's reputation in Plantsskyesteve's reputation in Plants
Location: A87, Isle of Skye
Observed on: 16th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Spiraea (Spiraea)
Identifications: 4
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: Another garden escape.

Musk Thistle

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By: jonmortin
Bristol Regional Environmental Records Centre
jonmortin's reputation in Plantsjonmortin's reputation in Plantsjonmortin's reputation in Plantsjonmortin's reputation in Plants
Location: The Gully, Bristol
Observed on: 13th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Musk Thistle (Carduus nutans)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Dropwort

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By: jonmortin
Bristol Regional Environmental Records Centre
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Location: Clifton Down, Bristol
Observed on: 13th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Dropwort (Filipendula vulgaris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Orchid

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By: jonmortin
Bristol Regional Environmental Records Centre
jonmortin's reputation in Plantsjonmortin's reputation in Plantsjonmortin's reputation in Plantsjonmortin's reputation in Plants
Location: Clifton Down, Bristol
Observed on: 13th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Common Spotted-orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 3

Fungi id please

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By: foxyfoxy's reputation in Fungi and Lichensfoxy's reputation in Fungi and Lichens
Location: R668, Bohernagore West
Observed on: 15th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Ceratiomyxa fructiculosa
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: A mould like fungus on dead conifer stump under a mature Beech.. Like a frost icing ,blue tint in colour.

Yellow flower

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By: j@leamarsh.com
Location: 57, Bakers Hill
Observed on: 16th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Perennial Sow Thistle (Sonchus arvensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2
Description: Very tall plant (something like 1.75 metres) with a single stalk and what looked something like a Dandelion, or a group of Dandelion flowers.

Dotted Loosestrife ?

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By: jonmortin
Bristol Regional Environmental Records Centre
jonmortin's reputation in Plantsjonmortin's reputation in Plantsjonmortin's reputation in Plantsjonmortin's reputation in Plants
Location: Chew Valley School
Observed on: 13th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Dotted Loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Leaves stalked and downy and not black dotted

Black-and-yellow Longhorn Beetle

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By: jeremyrjeremyr's reputation in Invertebratesjeremyr's reputation in Invertebratesjeremyr's reputation in Invertebratesjeremyr's reputation in Invertebratesjeremyr's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Cotoneaster Tree, Hailes Abbey, Glos
Observed on: 26th June 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Black-and-yellow Longhorn Beetle (Rutpela maculata)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: one of the great variety of beetles and flies on this small tree

Unknown plant, any ideas please

Unknown Plant - Flowers
By: Penfolds_PT
Location: Bradwell Close, Derby DE3, United Kingdom
Observed on: 15th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Himalayan Honeysuckle/Pheasantberry (Leycesteria formosa)
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 9
Comments: 3
Description: Around 7 feet tall, hollow green coloured bamboo like stem, green leaves with fuschia like flower. Leaves are approx 3" long. The stems come from one main tree like stump (see second photo), unlike bamboo.

Bryotropha terrella

Bryotropha terrella
By: Mike CookMike Cook's reputation in InvertebratesMike Cook's reputation in InvertebratesMike Cook's reputation in InvertebratesMike Cook's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne
Observed on: 16th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th July 2012
Likely ID: Bryotropha
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

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