Short-palped Cranefly.
4th November 2012: For the past three weeks, I have monitored insect life in a flowering (Hedera helix) ivy bush. By far, the most numerous insect taking advantage of the flower nectar is the short-palped cranefly. This small insect appears robust, in spite of its delicate appearance, being active in low temperatures and in rain.
The ivy bush appears to be a mini-ecosystem.
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Yes, and if I spend much more time there I might become part of it. 🙂
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