Friday, 1 August 2025

Entomology Update - July 2025

Much needed rain, now waiting for the Arthropods to respond. August is looking good. 



A new study of the invasive Linyphiid spider Mermessus trilobatus contradicts recent results about the spread of Mirid bugs. 


Who will get the first record for VC55?


Popping out before the rain pays off. 


Everyone loves a treehopper, but what are all those lumps, bumps and spines for?
 

I'm still on my quest to become less rubbish with bees. After a great deal of hesitation, I splashed out on Else & Edwards monumental Bee Bible, The Bees of the British Isles.


Lucerne Bug, Adelphocoris lineolatus