Since the arrival of the new forum (November 2018), could all users of this thread please only reply to this post or the last couple of posts, as your comments could be buried & never see the light of day! LOL
This is the link to last years thread https://ww2.rspb.org.uk/community/wildlife/f/13609/p/193745/1156439.aspx#1156439
There aren't many insects around at the moment apart from the Harlequin ladybirds which keep coming the house. Although a couple of days ago I saw a bee & 2 flies on a dandelion flower. Who has got the first insect photos for 2018 then. That's a challenge!
This is a Southern Green Shield bug shield bug from 18th december, I only seem to see them at this time of year, it came to the moth trap
Look forward to seeing all your photos.
Best wishes
Hazel in Southwest France
I've had a couple of Red Admirals & Peacocks but this Comma in the garden this morning was a real treat, not to mention the lovely sunshine that must have encouraged it to poke it's nose out!
For the gardeners amongst you it's sitting on the broad bean plants which have overwintered nicely.
It won't be long before the insects start becoming active.
Mike
Flickr: Peak Rambler
So lovely H, thanks for sharing!
Something which bugged me (sorry) all last year was seeing these pretty things all mixed in with weird & wonderful critters ... would anyone object to me starting 'Beautiful Butterflies 2018' thread in their honour?
It could open with your capture H & hopefully soon be joined by others!
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
Although butterflies are obviously insects I think they deserve their own thread, so go for it Wendy.
We might need another new thread for Dazzling Dragonflies in a few months.
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Tony
My Flickr Photostream
'Tis done ... ww2.rspb.org.uk/.../196195.aspx
Will let you start other thread TJ as you're likely to get plenty of dazzling pics!