The empty chrysalis – or is it?!
This surprised me! When I took a closer look, two little antennae poked out and I saw a woodlouse was actually using it as a shelter! I...
Small tortoiseshell butterfly
A fleeting visit to the ‘butterfly bush’ this morning. #butterfly #gardenrestorationblog #wildlife
Speckled Bush Cricket
One of my favourite garden photos... This speckled bush cricket has got to be one of my favourite garden visitors – and one of the most...
Bee on Wild Geranium
This plant is wonderful for filling spaces in a border; and it provides cover and shade for mini-beasts. There is also a continuous show...
Bee magnet
This flower is a bee magnet! It overhangs from the neighbour’s garden. I think it’s a variety of hebe but not sure which one. Twitter...
Another bug
This one flummoxed me. Thanks to my friends on #gardenrestorationblog #wildlife
Green Beetle or Shield Bug
Here’s another Shield bug, a little bit older than the golden one yesterday and it is already turning green, ready for adulthood...
Hoverfly Enjoying the Buddleia
This bush is attracting flying insects galore. #gardenrestorationblog #wildlife
Beetle or Shield Bug?
Here’s another one I needed a hand with identification. The giveaway markings are the three black dots that appear on the golden abdomen....
Fuzzy caterpillar
I had to ask around on twitter for help identifying this one. #gardenrestorationblog #wildlife
