I have since read that it's called Batesian mimicry. They mimic the poisonous ladybird larva because they're harmless. Very cool.
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I have since read that it's called Batesian mimicry. They mimic the poisonous ladybird larva because they're harmless. Very cool.
Haha! Now those I have seen. I'd like to see more of them.
Oh I will be doing. I've never seen them before. And now I know where they are!
Xylaria carpophila - Beechmast Candlesnuff
I've never seen them before, or the adult. But I know where to find them now!
I found a large number of these on a fallen beech on my walk today, seemingly feeding on a fungus. Never seen them before. I looked them up when I got home. Endomychus coccineus - False Ladybird larva. They’re very cool looking.
Platyrhinus resinosus - Cramp-ball Fungus Weevil resting on an old log in the sunshine.
Platyrhinus resinosus - Cramp-ball Fungus Weevil in the sunshine. They’re so beautiful.
No problem. I will DM you 👍
I can do.
IT’S SPRING!
Time for Spring Ring. Limited Edition signed & numbered prints available to buy now. 322mm x 297mm Giclée prints. £45 + P&P. Hit me up if you want one. #Spring #Art #illustration
There’s 26 easter eggs to find. One for every letter of the alphabet.
You blow on them.
You just have to blow on them 👍🏼
…put the freshness back
Magical #FungiFriends #ScarletElfcup
Thanks Gary
Eyelash Fungus #FungiFriends
Absolutely stunning cave spider in the compost bin. Meta menardi. What a beauty. #spiders
A brilliant write up, Gary. Thanks for that.
Female Hedgehog Harvestman Nemastomella bacillifera, Billacombe, Plymouth last week - always good to see these 'punk rock' harvestmen
Ah. They're only in Plymouth... I see.
That is SO cool! I will be on the lookout now.
Cracking camouflage.
The spawning has begun #frogspawn
Beautiful work
So am I 😉 South Devon
You're welcome. Daldinia concentrica. It's a very handy fungus. They're great firelighters. Crack one open and light it, they smoulder for ages. These weevils feed and breed exclusively on this fungus across the pond here.
I was most pleased. I'll be out there too... doing the same thing as you! It's addictive!
Ditto
Platyrhinus resinosus - Cramp-ball Fungus Weevils!!! They’re so beautiful, with eyes like tiny galaxies. Best weevils ever. Examine every Daldinia concentrica you come across & eventually you’ll find one. Took me years. #FungiFriends #Platyrhinusresinosus
