Cuckoo Spit #insects

Posted by on Jun 19, 2016 in 2016, Cuckoo Spit, Froghopper, Insects, June, Summer | 0 comments

 

 

Insects, Cuckoospit, June 2016

 

The protective froth exuded by the larvae of the Froghopper, possibly Philaenus spumarius. (more…)

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Nymph protection

Posted by on Jun 23, 2015 in 2015, Cuckoo Spit, Flowers, Froghopper, June, Marsh Thistle, Summer | 2 comments

 

 

Insect, Froghopper, June 2015

 

First June visit and while the rides are dominated by Common Spotted Orchid, Creeping Buttercup and Ragged Robin it’s Marsh Thistle, Cirsium palustre, many more than 2m tall, that rule the clearing. (more…)

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‘no jewel hold a candle to the cuckoo spit’

Posted by on Jun 10, 2014 in 2014, Cuckoo Spit, Froghopper, Insects, June, Summer | 0 comments

 

 

Insect, froghopper, cuckoo spit, June 2014

 

A line from “Hour” by Carol Ann Duffy. (more…)

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The snail, the insect and the leaf

Posted by on Aug 7, 2013 in 2013, Aspen, Froghopper, Insects, July, Snail, Summer, Trees, Unidentified | 0 comments

 

 

Snail, insect, unidentified, July 2013

 

A lot going on – (more…)

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I’m forever blowing bubbles …

Posted by on Jul 11, 2013 in 2013, Cuckoo Spit, Froghopper, Insects, July, Summer | 0 comments

 

 

Inscect, Froghopper, July 2013

 

Cuckoo spit, the froth that hides the nymph of the froghopper. (more…)

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June 2012, Cuckoo Spit

Posted by on Nov 26, 2012 in Cuckoo Spit, Froghopper, Grass, Insects, June, Summer | 0 comments

 

 

Insect, Cuckoo Spit, June 2012

 

Cuckoo Spit. (more…)

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