Per Smiseth
@persmiseth.bsky.social
Behavioural ecologist @ University of Edinburgh. Parental care & family conflict, inbreeding. Biological recording & natural history in cemeteries, burial grounds & churchyards.
Yes, of course! I can send you higher quality photos if these aren’t good enough.
April 2, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Yes, of course! I can send you higher quality photos if these aren’t good enough.
A pleasure to contribute records to a well-run recording scheme! And thanks for verifying!
March 27, 2026 at 2:45 PM
A pleasure to contribute records to a well-run recording scheme! And thanks for verifying!
Wiston Churchyard, Lanarkshire (2/2): … Platybunus pinetorum, Megabunus diadema, Hawthorn Shieldbug & female Ectopsocus petersi. #harvestmen #shieldbugs #barkflies #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.
March 23, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Wiston Churchyard, Lanarkshire (2/2): … Platybunus pinetorum, Megabunus diadema, Hawthorn Shieldbug & female Ectopsocus petersi. #harvestmen #shieldbugs #barkflies #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.
Nice find! I’ve found them in other cemeteries in Edinburgh , but closer to Water of Leith.
March 22, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Nice find! I’ve found them in other cemeteries in Edinburgh , but closer to Water of Leith.
It was on this occasion!
March 19, 2026 at 2:07 PM
It was on this occasion!
In ladybirds, pre-zygotic reproductive isolation is based on genital lock & key. Thanks to @joaniemcnaughton.bsky.social for prompting me to look into this.
March 19, 2026 at 12:50 PM
In ladybirds, pre-zygotic reproductive isolation is based on genital lock & key. Thanks to @joaniemcnaughton.bsky.social for prompting me to look into this.
All 3 examples are attempted matings between pretty distantly related species in different genera. These matings won’t produce offspring due to pre- & post-zygotic reproductive barriers.
March 19, 2026 at 12:45 PM
All 3 examples are attempted matings between pretty distantly related species in different genera. These matings won’t produce offspring due to pre- & post-zygotic reproductive barriers.
Newington Cemetery, #Edinburgh, part 2/2: 2-spot, 10-spot, Harlequin, Cream-spot & Orange Ladybirds, plus Hairy Shieldbug. #ladybirds #hairyshieldbug #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.
March 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Newington Cemetery, #Edinburgh, part 2/2: 2-spot, 10-spot, Harlequin, Cream-spot & Orange Ladybirds, plus Hairy Shieldbug. #ladybirds #hairyshieldbug #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.
Colinton Cemetery, #Edinburgh, Part 2: Palloptera scutellata, Platybunus pinetorum, Chilenocaecilius ornatipennis. Buff Footman caterpillar & Larch Ladybird. #diptera #harvestmen #barkflies #moths #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.
March 14, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Colinton Cemetery, #Edinburgh, Part 2: Palloptera scutellata, Platybunus pinetorum, Chilenocaecilius ornatipennis. Buff Footman caterpillar & Larch Ladybird. #diptera #harvestmen #barkflies #moths #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.
Indeed! The white even seems to have the sheen of bird poo. Wonder if it reflects in the UV like bird poo?
March 14, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Indeed! The white even seems to have the sheen of bird poo. Wonder if it reflects in the UV like bird poo?
… Part 3: Cream-spot, Orange & Harlequin Ladybirds. #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.
February 12, 2026 at 1:51 PM
… Part 3: Cream-spot, Orange & Harlequin Ladybirds. #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.
… Part 2: 2-spot, 7-spot, 10-spot & 18-spot Ladybirds ... #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.
February 12, 2026 at 1:51 PM
… Part 2: 2-spot, 7-spot, 10-spot & 18-spot Ladybirds ... #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.