Bocage’s Wall Lizard (Podarcis bocagei) is only found in the NW corner of the Iberian Peninsula, including Galicia, Spain. It is a … More
Month: May 2016
Be my bodyguard and have a drink! Said the vetch to the ant.
Common vetch plants (Vicia sativa) are much favoured by ants. The reason being that they have tiny glands – called … More
Woodlouse lunch
Mr Woodlouse reached for his coat and trundled towards the door. “Shan’t be long love” he said to his wife, … More
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A Palmking (Amathusia phidippus palawanus) butterfly which had been pecked right on the eyespot. Also showing the feature at the end of … More
Eyespots as deflection devices?
There are two theories about eyespots on lepidopteran wings. The first is that large conspicuous eyespots can startle or intimidate … More
Palawan peacock-pheasant
The Palawan peacock-pheasant, Polyplectron napoleonis, is endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines. I was not sure how easy … More
Harbour sparrows
Much has been written about the demise of House Sparrows in the UK, which according to the BTO have declined … More
Tour de Yorkshire, Stage 3, May 1st 2016
The third and final stage of the Tour de Yorkshire cycle race began at Middlesbrough and ended up in Scarborough, … More
