Water striders are not the easiest insects to photograph; they zip about on the surface of the water so a … More
Tag: Insects
Photographs and descriptions of insects (other than butterflies – which have their own tag!) I have come across during my travels.
Speckled, but inclined to vary!
Speckled Wood butterflies, Pararge aegeria, come in a variety of shapes and colours. Perhaps the most interesting thing about this … More
The Southern Monarch butterfly.
The Southern Monarch butterfly, Danaus erippus (= Danaus plexippus erippus), is found in tropical and subtropical latitudes of South America, including Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay … More
A two tone wasp
This large wasp came flying around the corner like a helicopter and landed on the bank beside me. It was … More
