A nature conservation blog about the fauna and flora of Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Lower Stour Valley, Worcestershire, England.
A nature conservation blog about the fauna and flora of Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Lower Stour Valley, Worcestershire, England.
The first is my favorite. I’m not surprised that the little crab spider went no closer. The juices that the ladybirds exude when disturbed are so acrid and bitter that, if I were a spider, I’d run the other way. Still…did you get any closer shots of the spider?
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The first shot is great, but I really love that third image. I have never seen Ladybirds on the ground, only on leaves.
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Thanks< Vicki. These ladybirds were on the top of a cement fence post.
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The first is my favorite. I’m not surprised that the little crab spider went no closer. The juices that the ladybirds exude when disturbed are so acrid and bitter that, if I were a spider, I’d run the other way. Still…did you get any closer shots of the spider?
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Thanks, Gary. No, I didn’t get close-ups of the spider.
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I love these! Ladybugs are sooo cute. And Bright and Shiny!
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Thanks, Beedie. 🙂
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