Saturday 29 October 2011

Eye-catching Insects (7): Ladybird



We went out in the autumn sunshine to photograph one of the round-towered Suffolk churches, Hasketon. While we were there, we noticed a flurry - or should I say a 'loveliness'? - of Ladybirds by the lychgate. For the most part, they were very active and therefore not easy to catch on camera.


The village sign

This photo shows the Seven-spotted Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) perched on an ivy bush.


The beautiful church, incidentally, is dedicated to St Andrew. The round Norman tower was re-worked c.1300. There is fine flint-work visible on the exterior.
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4 comments:

  1. Adam Tilt30 October 2011 at 00:38

    Certainly plenty of Ladybirds around at the moment. "Loveliness" is one of the best collective terms I think I've heard.

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  2. Crafty Green Poet30 October 2011 at 21:52

    a loveliness of ladybirds, what a beautiful collective noun

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  3. Margie31 October 2011 at 22:23

    Love those ladybirds!
    Lovely captures!

    Margie :)

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  4. Nature Rambles2 November 2011 at 07:20

    What a beautiful setting! And I find it difficult to capture ladybirds...you got some good shots. Love the collective noun!

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