February was a varied month, spring-like at times but mostly wet. I didn't get out much but made some interesting finds when I did.
I try and stay well away from culture wars, but it recently came to my attention that there is some new terminology I should be aware of.
OM System has launched a new version of the TG-7 camera for microscope use.
Transparent card protector sleeves (widely available online) are useful for harmlessly restraining insects for photography, including under the microscope.
Notable Finds
The observant may notice a theme to this month's Notable Finds. I haven't had chance to write about this yet but will do so next month.
Cyrtogaster vulgaris, first record for VC55
Callitula bicolor, first record for VC55Delphacodes venosus, second record for VC55
Epiclerus panyas, first records for VC55Ooctonus vulgatus, first record for VC55
Microterys tricoloricornis, first record for VC55
News from Elsewhere
You're not a real naturalist unless you have a strong affinity for jam jars. We all made our first specimen collections in jam jars - turns out they were a good choice!
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