Large Skipper

A large skipper feeding on a clover flower.

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Grasshopper

A grasshopper carefully observing me from behind a blade of grass.

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Large Skipper

A large skipper feeding on a clover flower.

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Orchid

An early spring orchid growing in a wildflower meadow.

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Aphid

An aphid taking a break from sucking the sap from a plant.

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Ladybird

A ladybird (likely a harlequin, Harmonia axyridis) climbing up a precarious stem towards its aphid prey.

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Poppy

A vibrant poppy (Papaveroideae sp.) backlight by the summer sun.

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Dancing Bug

This shield bug (Hemiptera sp. maybe Pentatoma rufipes) looked like it was dancing while I was taking its photo but it was actually getting irritated by a microscopic fly!

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Comma

A close-up of a comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album).

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Green Hairstreak

A green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) in the Peak District.

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Garden Snail

An unfortunate garden snail (Helix aspersa) who had just been run over by a cyclist. After taking a few pictures I moved him into the undergrowth so he would have a better chance of surviving.

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Comma

A close-up of a comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album).

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