A couple of nights (18th & 19th September) trapping on the North #Norfolk coast at Kelling provided some fabulous autumn species. Details in ALT #moths #mothsmatter #teammoth #bugsky #norfolkmoths
October 2, 2026 at 11:39 AM
A couple of nights (18th & 19th September) trapping on the North #Norfolk coast at Kelling provided some fabulous autumn species. Details in ALT #moths #mothsmatter #teammoth #bugsky #norfolkmoths
CAAS researchers used #CRISPR/Cas9 to knock out NtCYP94B3 in tobacco, preventing JA-Ile degradation to elevate trypsin inhibitor (+43.5%) and nicotine (+34.8%), suppressing Spodoptera litura cutworms without field yield drag. 🌿🤖 #TobaccoGenomics #PlantBiotech2026 #InsectResistance #Jasmonate
September 17, 2026 at 6:21 AM
CAAS researchers used #CRISPR/Cas9 to knock out NtCYP94B3 in tobacco, preventing JA-Ile degradation to elevate trypsin inhibitor (+43.5%) and nicotine (+34.8%), suppressing Spodoptera litura cutworms without field yield drag. 🌿🤖 #TobaccoGenomics #PlantBiotech2026 #InsectResistance #Jasmonate
A very damp mooch yesterday in SW Shropshire, finding Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird), Stethorus pusillus (Dot Ladybird), Hippodamia variegata (Adonis Ladybird), and Scymnus interruptus (Red-flanked Ladybird) amongst others! #VC40Ladybirds #MicroLadybird
September 14, 2026 at 8:48 AM
A very damp mooch yesterday in SW Shropshire, finding Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird), Stethorus pusillus (Dot Ladybird), Hippodamia variegata (Adonis Ladybird), and Scymnus interruptus (Red-flanked Ladybird) amongst others! #VC40Ladybirds #MicroLadybird
Indigenous entomopathogenic nematodes from China for the biological control of Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): a multistage evaluation
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September 9, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Indigenous entomopathogenic nematodes from China for the biological control of Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): a multistage evaluation
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A lovely 'jolly' to the Wirral yesterday, finding Scymnus suturalis (Conifer Ladybird), Myrrha 18-guttata (18-spot Ladybird), Rhyzobius chrysomeloides (Arboreal Ladybird) and Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird) 1 of 2 #Coccinellidae #MicroLadybird
September 7, 2026 at 7:57 AM
A lovely 'jolly' to the Wirral yesterday, finding Scymnus suturalis (Conifer Ladybird), Myrrha 18-guttata (18-spot Ladybird), Rhyzobius chrysomeloides (Arboreal Ladybird) and Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird) 1 of 2 #Coccinellidae #MicroLadybird
An excellent mooch yesterday pm in NE Shropshire, finding Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird), Myrrha 18-guttata (18-spot Ladybird), Nephus quadrimaculatus (Ivy Ladybird) and Coccidula rufa (Red Marsh Ladybird) #VC40Ladybirds #MicroLadybird 1 of 3
September 5, 2026 at 7:33 AM
An excellent mooch yesterday pm in NE Shropshire, finding Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird), Myrrha 18-guttata (18-spot Ladybird), Nephus quadrimaculatus (Ivy Ladybird) and Coccidula rufa (Red Marsh Ladybird) #VC40Ladybirds #MicroLadybird 1 of 3
An excellent mooch in SE Shropshire yesterday, finding Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird), Rhyzobius chrysomeloides (Arboreal Ladybird), Nephus quadrimaculatus (Ivy Ladybird), and Scymnus suturalis (Conifer Ladybird) [1 of 2] #VC40Ladybirds #MicroLadybird
September 1, 2026 at 6:57 AM
An excellent mooch in SE Shropshire yesterday, finding Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird), Rhyzobius chrysomeloides (Arboreal Ladybird), Nephus quadrimaculatus (Ivy Ladybird), and Scymnus suturalis (Conifer Ladybird) [1 of 2] #VC40Ladybirds #MicroLadybird
Just 3 species of micro ladybird yesterday pm in Wales, though all in good numbers! The ubiquitous Rhyzobius litura (Meadow LB), Coccidula rufa (Red Marsh LB), but new for the area, Stethorus pusillus (Dot LB) #MicroLadybird #Coccinellidae #Wales
August 29, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Just 3 species of micro ladybird yesterday pm in Wales, though all in good numbers! The ubiquitous Rhyzobius litura (Meadow LB), Coccidula rufa (Red Marsh LB), but new for the area, Stethorus pusillus (Dot LB) #MicroLadybird #Coccinellidae #Wales
Gorgeous day in Porthmadog & Borth-y-Gest y'day, though ladybirds were thin on the ground! As well as Coccidula rufa (Red Marsh LB) & Rhyzobius litura (Meadow LB), was pleased to find R. chrysomeloides (Arboreal LB) & Scymnus interruptus (Red-flanked LB), latter being my most westerly find to date.
August 24, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Gorgeous day in Porthmadog & Borth-y-Gest y'day, though ladybirds were thin on the ground! As well as Coccidula rufa (Red Marsh LB) & Rhyzobius litura (Meadow LB), was pleased to find R. chrysomeloides (Arboreal LB) & Scymnus interruptus (Red-flanked LB), latter being my most westerly find to date.
Two very cool flies from the @footprintecology.bsky.social Cold Harbour office moth traps this morning: the Lauxaniid - Peplomyza litura & the bizarrely beautiful Sciomyzid - Trypetoptera punctulata #diptera @teamdiptera.bsky.social
August 18, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Two very cool flies from the @footprintecology.bsky.social Cold Harbour office moth traps this morning: the Lauxaniid - Peplomyza litura & the bizarrely beautiful Sciomyzid - Trypetoptera punctulata #diptera @teamdiptera.bsky.social
An enjoyable mooch in south Shropshire yesterday, finding Scymnus suturalis (Conifer LB), Coccinella septempunctata (7-spot LB) with interestingly shaped spots! Rhyzobius litura (Meadow LB), and Nephus quadrimaculatus (Ivy LB) #VC40Ladybirds #MicroLadybird
August 17, 2026 at 9:21 AM
An enjoyable mooch in south Shropshire yesterday, finding Scymnus suturalis (Conifer LB), Coccinella septempunctata (7-spot LB) with interestingly shaped spots! Rhyzobius litura (Meadow LB), and Nephus quadrimaculatus (Ivy LB) #VC40Ladybirds #MicroLadybird
A good mooch in NE Shropshire yesterday pm, finding Rhyzobius chrysomeloides (Arboreal Ladybird), R. litura (Meadow Ladybird), R. lophanthae (Bristly Ladybird) and Nephus quadrimaculatus (Ivy Ladybird) #VC40Ladybird #MicroLadybird
August 15, 2026 at 7:42 AM
A good mooch in NE Shropshire yesterday pm, finding Rhyzobius chrysomeloides (Arboreal Ladybird), R. litura (Meadow Ladybird), R. lophanthae (Bristly Ladybird) and Nephus quadrimaculatus (Ivy Ladybird) #VC40Ladybird #MicroLadybird
Whilst in Suffolk, I was able to record a few more ladybirds in various places, including Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird), Scymnus suturalis (Conifer Ladybird), Nephus quadrimaculatus (Ivy Ladybird) and Myrrha 18-guttata (18-spot Ladybird) #Coccinellidae #MicroLadybird #Suffolk
August 14, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Whilst in Suffolk, I was able to record a few more ladybirds in various places, including Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird), Scymnus suturalis (Conifer Ladybird), Nephus quadrimaculatus (Ivy Ladybird) and Myrrha 18-guttata (18-spot Ladybird) #Coccinellidae #MicroLadybird #Suffolk
A lovely mooch in SE Shropshire yesterday, finding Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird), R. lophanthae (Bristly Ladybird) with a tiddler! Scymnus auritus (Oak Ladybird) and Stethorus pusillus (Dot Ladybird) #VC40Ladybirds #MicroLadybird
August 3, 2026 at 8:02 AM
A lovely mooch in SE Shropshire yesterday, finding Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird), R. lophanthae (Bristly Ladybird) with a tiddler! Scymnus auritus (Oak Ladybird) and Stethorus pusillus (Dot Ladybird) #VC40Ladybirds #MicroLadybird
Clockwise from top left: Donacia marginata, Ptychoptera lacustris, 11-spot Ladybird, Oplodontha viridula, Berytinus minor and Rhyzobius litura from a site outside Navan, Co. Meath during the week.
August 1, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Clockwise from top left: Donacia marginata, Ptychoptera lacustris, 11-spot Ladybird, Oplodontha viridula, Berytinus minor and Rhyzobius litura from a site outside Navan, Co. Meath during the week.
A good 'jolly' to Denbigh (north Wales) yesterday, finding Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird), R. chrysomeloides (Arboreal Ladybird), Scymnus suturalis (Conifer Ladybird) and R. lophanthae (Bristly Ladybird) #Coccinellidae #MicroLadybird #Wales
July 30, 2026 at 9:04 AM
A good 'jolly' to Denbigh (north Wales) yesterday, finding Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird), R. chrysomeloides (Arboreal Ladybird), Scymnus suturalis (Conifer Ladybird) and R. lophanthae (Bristly Ladybird) #Coccinellidae #MicroLadybird #Wales
A few more from yesterday's mooch in SE Shropshire, Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird), Rhyzobius chrysomeloides (Arboreal Ladybird), Nephus quadrimaculatus (Ivy Ladybird), and Rhyzobius lophanthae (Bristly Ladybird) [2 of 4] #VC40Ladybirds #MicroLadybird
July 27, 2026 at 9:52 AM
A few more from yesterday's mooch in SE Shropshire, Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird), Rhyzobius chrysomeloides (Arboreal Ladybird), Nephus quadrimaculatus (Ivy Ladybird), and Rhyzobius lophanthae (Bristly Ladybird) [2 of 4] #VC40Ladybirds #MicroLadybird
A lovely pm yesterday in NE Shropshire, finding Coccidula rufa (Red Marsh Ladybird), Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird), Scymnus suturalis (Conifer Ladybird) and S. auritus (Oak Ladybird) #VC40Ladybirds #MicroLadybird
July 25, 2026 at 8:03 AM
A lovely pm yesterday in NE Shropshire, finding Coccidula rufa (Red Marsh Ladybird), Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird), Scymnus suturalis (Conifer Ladybird) and S. auritus (Oak Ladybird) #VC40Ladybirds #MicroLadybird
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July 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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A productive mooch in Mold, north Wales yesterday, finding Calvia 14-guttata (Cream-spot LB), Myrrha 18-guttata (18-spot LB), Rhyzobius litura (Meadow LB) and R. chrysomeloides (Arboreal LB) #Coccinellidae #MicroLadybird #Wales
July 20, 2026 at 7:56 AM
A productive mooch in Mold, north Wales yesterday, finding Calvia 14-guttata (Cream-spot LB), Myrrha 18-guttata (18-spot LB), Rhyzobius litura (Meadow LB) and R. chrysomeloides (Arboreal LB) #Coccinellidae #MicroLadybird #Wales
Another jolly yesterday, to Rhyl this time in north Wales, finding Anisosticta 19-punctata (Water Ladybird) larvae & adults, Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird) and Rhyzobius chrysomeloides (Arboreal Ladybird) #Coccinellidae #MicroLadybird
July 13, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Another jolly yesterday, to Rhyl this time in north Wales, finding Anisosticta 19-punctata (Water Ladybird) larvae & adults, Rhyzobius litura (Meadow Ladybird) and Rhyzobius chrysomeloides (Arboreal Ladybird) #Coccinellidae #MicroLadybird
Agrochola litura (L.) Brown Spot Pinion. Even though this is one of the most frequent of the moths that herald autumn, and is still fairly common, its numbers have declined in recent decades.
📷 Ben Sale, CC BY 2.0
📷 Ben Sale, CC BY 2.0
July 12, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Agrochola litura (L.) Brown Spot Pinion. Even though this is one of the most frequent of the moths that herald autumn, and is still fairly common, its numbers have declined in recent decades.
📷 Ben Sale, CC BY 2.0
📷 Ben Sale, CC BY 2.0
Thanks! This one is giving me a bit more trouble. On the ground beside my tussocky lawn. I can only think it’s a really dark R. litura? c3mm
July 6, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Thanks! This one is giving me a bit more trouble. On the ground beside my tussocky lawn. I can only think it’s a really dark R. litura? c3mm
More micro ladybirds from Berck, northern France last week with @vc40orthops.bsky.social, 2 Rhyzobius chrysomeloides (Arboreal LB) + R. litura (Meadow LB) [top], Coccidula rufa (Red Marsh LB), Scymnus rubromaculatus (Dusky LB) female with bi-coloured femurs, and a male. #MicroLadybird #France
June 24, 2026 at 7:07 AM
More micro ladybirds from Berck, northern France last week with @vc40orthops.bsky.social, 2 Rhyzobius chrysomeloides (Arboreal LB) + R. litura (Meadow LB) [top], Coccidula rufa (Red Marsh LB), Scymnus rubromaculatus (Dusky LB) female with bi-coloured femurs, and a male. #MicroLadybird #France