Paxton Green-eyed Hawkers and Flight Shots

I spent some considerable time trying to get good flight shots of insects and I have still not got an image where everything is right! The first damselfly would be fine if the nearer wing was positioned in the space behind the legs and the beetles are soft on the wing cases. While photographing the Four-spotted chasers, a coupled pair of Green-eyed Hawkers arrived and then a second male waiting to get in on the action if he can. Pyramidal orchid included as first one I have photographed at Paxton Pits.

Strawberry Fair Cambridge

The overcast skies and strong northerly wind didn't deter people from attending the Annual Strawberry Fair in Cambridge , a volunteer-organised event that raises money for charities as well as giving a platform for local performers and artists. Certainly the place to go to buy and display colourful clothing and accessories. Just a shame the sun didn't shine for the event to add that sparkle to the scene. This is the owner of shoopdooplondon proud to show off his wares. 

 

Spiders Galore Lakenheath

Spiders were certainly the most prominent creatures in the vegetation at Lakenheath - here 12 ?identified species plus some images of what extra was on the menu for Xysticus spiders. The first two images show Xysticus cristatus consuming its male suitor (hopefully after a successful attempt at mating) and Xysticus ulmi with a 14-spot Ladybird

 

Beetle Mania Lakenheath

The first images are of Athous haemorrhoidalis, a Click Beetle, taking off - they use the legs and wings to get airborne rather than the spring (Click) mechanism which allows them to jump rapidly when threatened. A variety of other beetles and plant bugs found on Wednesday including some eggs (?Hemiptera species) and first instar Spiked Bugs.