Atherix ibis

 


I'm not very good at identifying flies and I'm not sure how many dozens of unidentified or uncertain photos I've got - but it's a lot. I think this is one I have photographed before - Atherix ibis.
 

Bombus jonellus

 


GB's garden provided me with my first photos of Bombus jonellus - the Heath Bumblebee, also known as the Small Heath Bumblebee - 17th July 2009.
 

Ichneumon Wasp

 

An Ichneumon Wasp.


Also known as Ichneumon flies these are relatives of the Bees and Wasps. I haven’t seen this species before. Unfortunately I cannot identify it as there is no comprehensive guide to British Ichneumons. This species has a distinctive hind leg.
 

Mason Wasp

 

A new species of potter or mason wasp to add to my collection of insect photos - Odynerus species (possibly the Spiny Mason Wasp - Odynerus spinipes).
 

Otter footprint

 

An Otter footprint at Cricklepit Mill.


And the Otter's spraints in the same place.