Females butterflies are usually a lot more choosy than males. They produce eggs, and have more resources invested in each … More
Month: October 2018
Beetles taking off!
These beautiful dung beetles are relatively common in NW Spain, and can often be seen flying purposefully through the pine … More
Marsh Fritillaries, moos and meadows in Galicia, Spain
The Marsh Fritillary butterfly, Euphydryas aurinia, is distributed right across the Palaearctic region – from Ireland to Russia. It is a species complex, … More
Two hornet mimics and a new model!
I had the pleasure of coming across two large fly species in Spain this summer, both of which are thought … More
