March 2006 -
Kidney-Spot Ladybird(Chilocerus renipustulatus)
Record courtesy of G. Davie - Image courtesy of L. ManningThis ladybird was actually found inside the KMBRC office by Gail Davie. It was initially believed to be a variation of the Two-Spot Ladybird (Adalia bipunctata), but on closer examination, we could see that the spots were not circular, the wing-cases were flared on the lower edge, and the head and thorax were entirely black.
They feed on scale insects and aphids on the bark of trees, and consequently generally hibernate under the bark of sallow, poplar and birch trees. Therefore we were rather surprised to find it in the office!
Records of the Month in 2006
Each month we will be selecting the most interesting and topical images, specimens and descriptions we have received to be published on the website. You can submit your record and image online in the Send us your records page on the website. All published images will be credited to the artist / photographer, so good luck, and we look forward to receiving your records!-
January 2006 - Fungus(Ganoderma carnosa)
Record courtesy of Mr C. Hansford - Image courtesy of C Hansford
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February 2006 - Painter’s Mussel(Unio pictorum)
Record courtesy of I. Johnstone - Image courtesy of S. Smith
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March 2006 - Kidney-Spot Ladybird(Chilocerus renipustulatus)
Record courtesy of G. Davie - Image courtesy of L. Manning
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May 2006 - Fire Bugs mating(Pyrrhocoris apterus)
Record courtesy of L. Pinkham - Image courtesy of L. Pinkham
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June 2006 - Glanville Fritillary(Melitaea cinxia)
Record courtesy of KMBRC - Image courtesy of R. Childs
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June 2006 - Rosemary Beetle(Chrysolina americana)
Record courtesy of E. Jones - Image courtesy of L. Manning
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July 2006 - Humming Bird Hawkmoth(Macroglossum stellatarum)
Record courtesy of A. Waite - Image courtesy of L. Manning
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August 2006 - Old Man of the Woods(Strobilomyces strobilaceus or S. floccopus)
Record courtesy of N. Waghorn - Image courtesy of N. Waghorn
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October 2006 - African Hornbill(Bucorax sp)
Record courtesy of P. Crocker - Image courtesy of P. Crocker
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November 2006 - Fungus(Acrocybe rivulosa)
Record courtesy of Found by F. Booth and D. Mills. Determined by J. Pitt - Image courtesy of D. Mills
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