Insects at Blashford Lakes

Here is a selection of insects all taken at Blashford Lakes nature reserve. The first two are Leatherbugs (Coreidae), two of several found on the brambles beside the Goosander hide path. I believe the first Leatherbug may be a Dock Bug (Coreus marginatus) and the second possibly a Box Bug (Gonocerus acuteangulatus)

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F5.6

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4

The next one is a yet to be identified insect, possibly another type of bug.

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4

This pair of Small Coppers (Lycaena phlaeas) were found close by the Goosander path as well the other week.

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F8

Next a selection of dragonflies.

Both the male and female Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) located on the far path back from the Lapwing Hide.

The male

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F5.6

The Female face on

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F5.6

Finally a couple of a Migrant Hawker (Aeshna mixta) in flight just outside the Ivy South Hide.

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Sigma 50-500mm F4-6.3 APO DG at F8. Image cropped

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Sigma 50-500mm F4-6.3 APO DG at F8. Image cropped

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