First of all the lacehopper. I think this may be Tachycixius pilosus. If so, it is a common species. It was particularly breezy where it was, so unfortunately, all the photos I took have some degree of blurring on them.
I'm on firmer ground with this moth: Ancylis badiana.
And this one: Nettle Tap (Anthophila fabriciana)
This click beetle was one of two I found on honesuckle leaves. No idea what it is.
A shy beetle, tucked into a deep fold in a hogweed leaf.
And to finish, a pair of copulating click beetles in an interesting pose beneath a leaf of Hedge Garlic.
I think that looks good for T. pilosus - it's the only species of that group I ever seem to see.
ReplyDeleteFor the soldier beetle, you could try this simple key:
http://www.markgtelfer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/A-field-key-to-Soldier-Beetles.pdf
Click beetles are more tricky though!
Thanks George. Beetles as a whole are a nightmare and I for one seldom hold much hope of ever identifying any I photograph.
DeleteI've had pretty good success with the cantharids...but I agree, many of the others end up being microscope jobs.
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