Bugs Go A-Courtin’

We have a lot of bugs around us and one is bound to come across some mating pairs. We saw a few mating pairs of bugs last summer and since it is Valentine’s day, I deem it appropriate to share the pictures and have a chat about some of the courtship behaviours in bugs. Date … Continue reading Bugs Go A-Courtin’

Who has been eating the roses?

Roses are blooming all over the valley and what a display of colours. They smell nice too, particularly the wild roses. I saw a lot of damage to some roses on my walk this afternoon and upon closer inspection found a bunch of rose curculios having a feast and some mating pairs. They had done … Continue reading Who has been eating the roses?