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NettedBug01

By: BDeed

Location: Stadt Moers Park

Observed on: 29th March 2008

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: a meadow bug (nymph) (Leptopterna sp.)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 1

Comments: 0

Description: Netted from tall grass by a path, nymph of some sort?

Garden plant??

By: HollyLew

Location: 4, B4595

Observed on: 1st June 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Kerria (Kerria japonica)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 1

Comments: 1

Ailing Blue Tit

By: Tim James Tim James's reputation in Birds

Location: Norfolk garden

Observed on: 1st June 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 8

Comments: 1

Description: I spotted this blue tit at one of my garden feeders. It was some distance away and the light was poor, so the image is not great by any means. But I decided to post it anyway in the hope someone might be able to help with some advice on what might be wrong with the poor chap. It's clearly an older bird past its peak and there were – as can clearly be seen – two large growth-like protuberances around its beak. Are they evidence of a tumour, an infection perhaps or are they the consequence of a limited gene pool? The bird otherwise was flying well and apparently eating healthily.

Garden plant?

By: HollyLew

Location: 4, B4595

Observed on: 1st June 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 0

Comments: 0

Sycamore mine?

By: kcf32

Location: Blists Hill

Observed on: 27th May 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Identifications: 0

Agreements: 0

Comments: 0

Description: Sycamore leaf with brown circular patches from a young tree in a patch of broadleaved woodland. I have not got very far in trying to identify these. I have looked at the leaf miner sites but cannot find a match - Heterarthrus cuneifrons is a candidate in the shape but these "mines" other than being round do not look like the examples shown. As a long shot I tried the AIDGAP guide for galls, to no avail. The dark areas within the patches may be frass, so they may be mines, but I am sure there may be other causes. Any suggestions?

Song Thrush

By: B15DVE B15DVE's reputation in Birds

Location: Gag Ln, Tissington

Observed on: 1st June 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 11

Comments: 0

Dipper

By: B15DVE B15DVE's reputation in Birds

Location: Gag Ln, Tissington

Observed on: 1st June 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Dipper (Cinclus cinclus)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 13

Comments: 0

Another new species of Hawkweed!

By: jonmortin

Location: Ferneydale Grassland LNR

Observed on: 31st May 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Rough Hawkbit (Leontodon hispidus)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 1

Comments: 0

Description: I think this is the same species as previously submitted, identified as Mouse-ear Hawkweed. This one doesn't have reddish undersides to the outer florets but has clearly got crinkly lobed leaves which Mouse-ear Hawkweed is not meant to have?

Larva on burdock

By: kcf32

Location: Blists Hill

Observed on: 27th May 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: a lacewing larva (Chrysopidae)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 0

Comments: 4

Description: The edge of this burdock leaf was curled over and covering a larva. I have not been able to make any progress on what it may be, has anyone got any suggestions? The burdock was at the edge of a path next to a disused canal

INSECT BOX

By: BURMESECATSLAVE

Location: 1-35, Apsley Crescent

Observed on: 18th May 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Red Mason Bee nests. ()

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 0

Comments: 1

Description: AFTER EASTER 2011, WE NOTICED THAT BEES WERE ENTERING OUR INSECT BOX .....THIS IS THE FIRST TIME WE HAVE SEEN ANY ACTIVITY AT ALL THERE. THE BOX HAS BEEN IN POSITION SINCE 2009 AND TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, HAS NEVER BEEN INSPECTED BY ANYTHING. LAST WEEK, WE NOTICED THAT MOST OF THE HOLES IN THE BOX WERE BLOCKED OFF. BEING COMPLETE NOVICES, WE WERE WONDERING WHAT HAS BEEN GOING ON???

Oak Sawfly

By: kcf32

Location: Dothill LNR (proposed) C.1

Observed on: 21st May 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Periclista

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 1

Comments: 0

Description: Observed on an oak sapling in a large area of grassland. From other postings on iSpot it is a Periclista species but is it possible to specify which one?

Common Heath

By: Devonian Devonian's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: B3212, Dartmoor Forest

Observed on: 30th May 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Common Heath (Ematurga atomaria)

Identifications: 3

Agreements: 1

Comments: 1

Acronicta rumicis, Knot Grass larva

By: be662

Location: Shapwick Rd, Meare

Observed on: 14th June 2009

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Knot Grass (Acronicta rumicis)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 1

Comments: 0

Dark Dagger / Grey Dagger

By: Mike Cook Mike Cook's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne

Observed on: 1st June 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Dark Dagger / Grey Dagger (Acronicta psi/tridens)

Identifications: 2

Agreements: 2

Comments: 0

Description: First for garden

Unknown (by me) Micro moth 2

By: Mark at Magdalen Mark at Magdalen's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: Magdalen

Observed on: 2nd June 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Dichrorampha plumbana

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 0

Comments: 0

Description: Common in sown wild flower meadow about 3 years old

Unknown (by me) Micro moth 1

By: Mark at Magdalen Mark at Magdalen's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: Magdalen

Observed on: 2nd June 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Dichrorampha

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 3

Comments: 1

Description: Very common in sown wild flower meadow about 3 years old

Muscidae

By: Mark at Magdalen Mark at Magdalen's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: Magdalen

Observed on: 2nd June 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Identifications: 0

Agreements: 0

Comments: 0

Hoverfly help please.

By: Hildesvini Hildesvini's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: A268, Peasmarsh

Observed on: 30th May 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Eristalis pertinax

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 0

Comments: 0

Description: It seems quite distinctively marked but I can't find it. Any help please.

Caterpillar

By: Ry Joyce Ry Joyce's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: Ternal Mead, Godsill

Observed on: 27th May 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Brown-tail (Euproctis chrysorrhoea)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 4

Comments: 0

Lunaria annua - Honesty

By: Ry Joyce Ry Joyce's reputation in Plants

Location: Parkway, Apse Heath

Observed on: 31st May 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Honesty (Lunaria annua)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 12

Comments: 0

Description: Probably a garden escape!!

Caterpillar sp?

By: ollieaaron

Location: Old Church Rd, Mawnan

Observed on: 31st May 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 2

Comments: 0

Description: Found in the undergrowth of a hedge surrounding cattle pastures.

Lolium perenne - Perrenial Rye Grass

By: Ry Joyce Ry Joyce's reputation in Plants

Location: Arreton, IOW

Observed on: 31st May 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Perennial Rye-grass (Lolium perenne)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 4

Comments: 0

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By: BrianT

Location: 3-11, Cromartie Rd

Observed on: 19th May 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Initial ID: Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 6

Comments: 0

Description: about 12 mm long and 4-6 wide found on Pyrocantha leaf

Goatsbeard

By: Jubes Jubes's reputation in Plants

Location: Brigg, North Lincolnshire

Observed on: 31st May 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Goat's-beard (Tragopogon pratensis)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 6

Comments: 0

Description: Seed heads are like very large dandelion clocks. Buds are also large and stripey.

moth

By: fredthered fredthered's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: Combe Ln, Shere

Observed on: 30th May 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Lesser Treble-bar (Aplocera efformata)

Identifications: 2

Agreements: 2

Comments: 0

Description: moth seen in day time in chalk grsasland with mixed woodland clse by.

jelly like thing, possibly eggs.

By: Pig180

Location: W End, Marazion

Observed on: 14th May 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Identifications: 0

Agreements: 0

Comments: 4

Description: Found this at high tide mark on Marazion beach near Penzance. Very jelly like to touch with long tendrals and a central bit.

Greater Butterfly Orchid

By: Walwyn Walwyn's reputation in Plants

Location: Calias Ln, Birdingbury

Observed on: 8th June 2007

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Greater Butterfly Orchid (Platanthera chlorantha)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 5

Comments: 0

moon jellyfish

By: wmccauley

Location: Beach at Waterloo, Liverpool

Observed on: 9th April 2010

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 1

Comments: 0

Description: Two of many beached. 150mm to 250mm in diameter. Four horseshoe shaped organs visible in a largely transparent animal. I think these organs are reproductive and are a lilac / mauve colour.

Empis tesselata

By: Walwyn Walwyn's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: 2-10, A423

Observed on: 9th May 2009

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Empis tesselata

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 1

Comments: 0

Yellow Water Lily?

By: Jubes Jubes's reputation in Plants

Location: River Ancholme, Brigg

Observed on: 1st June 2011

Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2011

Likely ID: Yellow Water-Lily (Nuphar lutea)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 10

Comments: 2

Description: Spotted along the edge of a river

Small moth

By: pen-y-bont_mike pen-y-bont_mike's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: Fountain Rd, Newcastle Higher

Observed on: 1st June 2011

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Likely ID: Celypha lacunana

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 1

Comments: 0

Caddis fly?

By: pen-y-bont_mike pen-y-bont_mike's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: Fountain Rd, Newcastle Higher

Observed on: 1st June 2011

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Likely ID: Caddis-flies (Trichoptera)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 0

Comments: 3

CLARE

By: Clare254

Location: Mawgan, Helston

Observed on: 31st May 2011

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Likely ID: Hard Fern (Blechnum spicant)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 3

Comments: 0

CLARE

By: Clare254

Location: Mawgan, Helston

Observed on: 31st May 2011

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Likely ID: Broom (Cytisus scoparius)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 6

Comments: 2

Micro moth

By: pen-y-bont_mike pen-y-bont_mike's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: Fountain Rd, Newcastle Higher

Observed on: 1st June 2011

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Likely ID: Lathronympha strigana

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 1

Comments: 0

Yellow Shell Moth?

By: Jubes Jubes's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: Brigg, North Lincolnshire

Observed on: 1st June 2011

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Likely ID: Yellow Shell (Camptogramma bilineata subsp. bilineata)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 6

Comments: 0

Description: Spotted this moth in the garden this evening, resting on some privet.

Dragonfly?

By: M1875394

Location: 37, Grenadier Gardens

Observed on: 8th June 2008

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Initial ID: Cranefly ()

Identifications: 2

Agreements: 4

Comments: 0

Fungus

By: pen-y-bont_mike pen-y-bont_mike's reputation in Fungi and Lichens

Location: New Rd, Newcastle Higher

Observed on: 1st June 2011

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Likely ID: a Dog Lichen (Peltigera hymenina)

Identifications: 2

Agreements: 0

Comments: 1

Description: This may be quite old. I first noticed it a few weeks ago and it might be months old

Helophilus pendulous

By: Walwyn Walwyn's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: Main St, Willoughby

Observed on: 9th April 2007

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Likely ID: Helophilus pendulous

Identifications: 2

Agreements: 3

Comments: 0

Flower

By: pen-y-bont_mike pen-y-bont_mike's reputation in Plants

Location: Fountain Rd, Newcastle Higher

Observed on: 1st June 2011

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Likely ID: Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 8

Comments: 0

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By: pericles

Location: Love Ln, Ventnor

Observed on: 17th April 2008

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Likely ID: Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 11

Comments: 0

Helophilus trivittatus

By: Walwyn Walwyn's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: Station Rd, Wolfhampcote

Observed on: 10th June 2008

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Likely ID: Helophilus trivittatus

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 3

Comments: 1

Yellow Shell possibly?

By: Daudi Daudi's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: St Helens, IOW

Observed on: 1st June 2011

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Likely ID: Yellow Shell (Camptogramma bilineata)

Identifications: 2

Agreements: 4

Comments: 0

CrabSpider

By: Daudi Daudi's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: Park Farm, Nettlestone

Observed on: 1st June 2011

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Likely ID: Araniella sp

Identifications: 2

Agreements: 2

Comments: 2

Description: Small - body maybe 6-8mm

jellyfish 1

By: wmccauley

Location: Beach at Waterloo, Liverpool

Observed on: 31st May 2011

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Likely ID: lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 1

Comments: 0

Description: One of many beached. Diameters between 300mm and 500mm. Distinctive radial pattern seen on upper surface.

Ptychoptera

By: ophrys ophrys's reputation in Invertebrates

Location: Pocklington Canal, Bielby

Observed on: 1st June 2011

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Likely ID: Ptychoptera

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 0

Comments: 0

Description: Grateful for any thoughts on this one...swept from grass/Meadowsweet beside canal.

Small Copper

By: corylus

Location: St Boniface Down Isle of Wight

Observed on: 20th April 2011

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Likely ID: Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

Identifications: 1

Agreements: 9

Comments: 0

Description: Adult resting

Strange hole in garden

By: Gerard

Location: 1-8, Fieldways

Observed on: 1st June 2011

Added to iSpot: 1st June 2011

Identifications: 0

Agreements: 0

Comments: 2

Description: These have appeared in our lawn, they are well rounded holes often with three distinct lobes about 8 cm across and up to 30 cm deep. They show no signs of digging on the surface or sub surface and we have seen no animals in them. The soil is clay rich and very dry. What are they?