Terry & Judy Wood
@tandjwood.bsky.social
Recorders & photographers all types of wildlife but especially Dragons & Damsels, Bees, Butterflies, Hovers, Bugs, Wasps, Flies, Moths, Birds, Mammals, etc, etc. Have a wildlife friendly (very!) garden in Northants. Also love travel, music, art & lots more
We usually have a good population of Hornets with daily sightings in suitable weather but this year there have only been a few around so pleased to find this queen warming up early yesterday. Placed in a sunnier spot she was soon away. @waspwoman.bsky.social @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social
October 5, 2026 at 7:21 AM
We usually have a good population of Hornets with daily sightings in suitable weather but this year there have only been a few around so pleased to find this queen warming up early yesterday. Placed in a sunnier spot she was soon away. @waspwoman.bsky.social @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social
Surprised to find this early instar of a Mottled Shieldbug (Rhaphigaster nebulosa) this late in the season. Adults seen daily (up to 8) in the garden now. @rockwolf74.bsky.social @bugmanjones.bsky.social
September 29, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Surprised to find this early instar of a Mottled Shieldbug (Rhaphigaster nebulosa) this late in the season. Adults seen daily (up to 8) in the garden now. @rockwolf74.bsky.social @bugmanjones.bsky.social
They may be new to the garden this year but they are doing well and keep popping up either indoors or out🦗 Female Southern Oak Bush Cricket (Meconema meridionale) 24.09.26
September 29, 2026 at 12:25 PM
They may be new to the garden this year but they are doing well and keep popping up either indoors or out🦗 Female Southern Oak Bush Cricket (Meconema meridionale) 24.09.26
Brought indoors from the garden on clothing - a 8mm long Denticulate Leatherbug (Coriomeris denticulatus). Very bristly and they feed on clover and medick (we have lots of both!). A new species for us. @rockwolf74.bsky.social @bugmanjones.bsky.social
September 28, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Brought indoors from the garden on clothing - a 8mm long Denticulate Leatherbug (Coriomeris denticulatus). Very bristly and they feed on clover and medick (we have lots of both!). A new species for us. @rockwolf74.bsky.social @bugmanjones.bsky.social
Haven't seen a Hawthorn Shieldbug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) for a while so pleased to spot this one on Lantana on the 24th in the garden. One of our (many!) favourite Shieldbugs. @rockwolf74.bsky.social @bugmanjones.bsky.social
September 27, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Haven't seen a Hawthorn Shieldbug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) for a while so pleased to spot this one on Lantana on the 24th in the garden. One of our (many!) favourite Shieldbugs. @rockwolf74.bsky.social @bugmanjones.bsky.social
A Ruddy Darter (Sympetrum sanguineum) adding some colour to the Rudbeckias in the garden last week. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
September 21, 2026 at 9:58 AM
A Ruddy Darter (Sympetrum sanguineum) adding some colour to the Rudbeckias in the garden last week. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
Surprised to find this female Sharp-tail Bee (probably Coelioxys inermis) in September as haven't seen a leafcutter since 21st July! Notice that others have also seen Sharp-tails in Sept. so wonder what they could be using as hosts?
September 21, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Surprised to find this female Sharp-tail Bee (probably Coelioxys inermis) in September as haven't seen a leafcutter since 21st July! Notice that others have also seen Sharp-tails in Sept. so wonder what they could be using as hosts?
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September 18, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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Usually appearing around this time of year in the garden - Twin-spot Centurion (Sargus bipunctatus) Soldierfly. Photo'd on 8.9.26 @uk-soldierflies.bsky.social
September 14, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Usually appearing around this time of year in the garden - Twin-spot Centurion (Sargus bipunctatus) Soldierfly. Photo'd on 8.9.26 @uk-soldierflies.bsky.social
Blood bees are notorious to id from photos but we believe this is a Box-headed Blood bee (Sphecodes monilicornis) In our Northants garden 10.9.26.
September 14, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Blood bees are notorious to id from photos but we believe this is a Box-headed Blood bee (Sphecodes monilicornis) In our Northants garden 10.9.26.
A 1st for us with one present in the garden on the 7th and again on the 9th Sept. and a very recent discovery in Northants with the first record in June '26 - the Fig-tree Skeletoniser moth (Choreutis nemorana) @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social
September 13, 2026 at 8:51 AM
A 1st for us with one present in the garden on the 7th and again on the 9th Sept. and a very recent discovery in Northants with the first record in June '26 - the Fig-tree Skeletoniser moth (Choreutis nemorana) @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social
A female "Marmalade" hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) about to land on Bistorta amplexicaulis. In the garden yesterday.
September 11, 2026 at 10:33 AM
A female "Marmalade" hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) about to land on Bistorta amplexicaulis. In the garden yesterday.
Autumn hues. One of 2 female Common Darters (Sympetrum striolatum) on Burdock in the garden on Friday. Waiting to dart out for any suitable prey. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
September 5, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Autumn hues. One of 2 female Common Darters (Sympetrum striolatum) on Burdock in the garden on Friday. Waiting to dart out for any suitable prey. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
Speckled Wood butterflies have had a good year in the garden with up to 3 sparring males around. Spotted this lovely fresh one a couple of days ago resting on a bistort leaf along with an admiring green capsid bug. @bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
September 3, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Speckled Wood butterflies have had a good year in the garden with up to 3 sparring males around. Spotted this lovely fresh one a couple of days ago resting on a bistort leaf along with an admiring green capsid bug. @bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
The Rudbeckia flowers are popular at the moment especially with bees but other insects too. Found this instar of a Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina) sitting on a petal. @rockwolf74.bsky.social
September 3, 2026 at 9:53 AM
The Rudbeckia flowers are popular at the moment especially with bees but other insects too. Found this instar of a Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina) sitting on a petal. @rockwolf74.bsky.social
The number of adult Mottled Shieldbugs (Rhaphigaster nebulosa) appearing is increasing but found this late instar a couple of days ago on their favourite - Cotoneaster lacteus with 2 adults within a foot (30cm). Mottled by name, mottled by nature. @rockwolf74.bsky.social @britishbugs.bsky.social
August 31, 2026 at 5:10 PM
The number of adult Mottled Shieldbugs (Rhaphigaster nebulosa) appearing is increasing but found this late instar a couple of days ago on their favourite - Cotoneaster lacteus with 2 adults within a foot (30cm). Mottled by name, mottled by nature. @rockwolf74.bsky.social @britishbugs.bsky.social
Locust blowflies (Stomorhina lunata) in the garden again for the 5th year running so think they must be breeding nearby (only a couple of other Northants records). Present since the 31st July with this male along with a female on the 7th August. @suillia.bsky.social @flygirlnhm.bsky.social
August 31, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Locust blowflies (Stomorhina lunata) in the garden again for the 5th year running so think they must be breeding nearby (only a couple of other Northants records). Present since the 31st July with this male along with a female on the 7th August. @suillia.bsky.social @flygirlnhm.bsky.social
New for us and the 5th species of cricket in the garden - this male Southern Oak Bush Cricket (Meconema meridionale) found indoors on the 24th Aug and a female on the 17th. Looks as surprised as we were!🦗 @vc40orthops.bsky.social
August 30, 2026 at 2:25 PM
New for us and the 5th species of cricket in the garden - this male Southern Oak Bush Cricket (Meconema meridionale) found indoors on the 24th Aug and a female on the 17th. Looks as surprised as we were!🦗 @vc40orthops.bsky.social
Our 1st 2026 Ivy Bee (Colletes hederae) yesterday with a male feeding on the apple mint. Beautiful bees.
August 29, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Our 1st 2026 Ivy Bee (Colletes hederae) yesterday with a male feeding on the apple mint. Beautiful bees.
Been rather busy so haven't posted for a while... Here's a juvenile Green Woodpecker on our "yarrowy" lawn taken last month. Good to see the local pair being successful with a female teaching 3 young how to search for ants and drinking from the bird bath.
August 29, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Been rather busy so haven't posted for a while... Here's a juvenile Green Woodpecker on our "yarrowy" lawn taken last month. Good to see the local pair being successful with a female teaching 3 young how to search for ants and drinking from the bird bath.
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Hummingbird Hawk Macroglossum stellatarum eclosing from pupa found in North Wales (slightly speeded up). Thousands more will be emerging in Britain during the next few weeks, then the moths will migrate down to the Mediterranean where they overwinter.
August 20, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Hummingbird Hawk Macroglossum stellatarum eclosing from pupa found in North Wales (slightly speeded up). Thousands more will be emerging in Britain during the next few weeks, then the moths will migrate down to the Mediterranean where they overwinter.
Google wants to build an enormous new data centre in Essex - emitting 570,000 tonnes of CO2 and concreting a local wildlife site. Tell the local council to refuse planning permission! www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/th...
Thurrock Council - say no to Google's plan for a monster new Data Centre
Google wants to build an enormous new data centre in Essex - emitting 570,000 tonnes of CO2 and concreting a local wildlife site. Tell the local council to refuse planning permission!
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August 13, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Google wants to build an enormous new data centre in Essex - emitting 570,000 tonnes of CO2 and concreting a local wildlife site. Tell the local council to refuse planning permission! www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/th...
Amazing to find a Mediterranean Spotted Chafer (Oxythyrea furnesta) in the garden again. We last saw them in 2020 which was the 1st record for the county but none since. Wonder if they have been breeding nearby - this one was very small compared with the 2020 ones.
August 10, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Amazing to find a Mediterranean Spotted Chafer (Oxythyrea furnesta) in the garden again. We last saw them in 2020 which was the 1st record for the county but none since. Wonder if they have been breeding nearby - this one was very small compared with the 2020 ones.
Our 1st ever Beewolf (Philanthus triangulum) and in the garden since 25th July. No females seen so far but at least 2 different males photographed so may be breeding nearby. Only a few (4?) records in Northants.
August 10, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Our 1st ever Beewolf (Philanthus triangulum) and in the garden since 25th July. No females seen so far but at least 2 different males photographed so may be breeding nearby. Only a few (4?) records in Northants.
"Fairy Thimbles" Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) and a weevil seen at Barnack Hills & Holes NNR, Cambs last week. #woldflowerhour @wildflowerhour.bsky.social
August 9, 2026 at 8:20 PM
"Fairy Thimbles" Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) and a weevil seen at Barnack Hills & Holes NNR, Cambs last week. #woldflowerhour @wildflowerhour.bsky.social