Tim Worfolk

Looks like a Lasioglossum sp. to me.

Luffia lapidella (Psychidae) on grave stone in Topsham Cemetery 23/2/2026.

A Ramshorn Bagworm grazing the plains of lichen on top of a grave stone; carrying its home/sleeping bag as it goes. Luffia lapidella (Psychidae) caterpillar.
#lepidoptera

Common Wasp queen (Vespula vulgaris) on lichen-covered head stone. 22 Feb 2026 Topsham, Devon.

Common Wasp queen looking none too pleased at having to get up so early. 14C today so time to get moving.
#hymenoptera

Will do, been checking for bugs but none yet.

Cacopsylla cf. visci (Psyllidae) early instar nymph on Mistletoe (Viscum album). 11 Feb 2026 Topsham, Devon.

Cacopsylla cf. visci (Psyllidae) late instar nymph on Mistletoe (Viscum album). 19 Feb 2026 Topsham, Devon.

Cacopsylla cf. visci (Psyllidae) exuviae on Mistletoe (Viscum album). 21 Feb 2026 Topsham, Devon.

Cacopsylla cf. visci (Psyllidae) adult male on Mistletoe (Viscum album). 21 Feb 2026 Topsham, Devon.

I found some Psyllid nymphs on Mistletoe (on an Apple tree) in our garden. I've kept an eye on them and today found the first adults. Almost certainly Cacopsylla visci which appears to be uncommon and possibly the first Devon record.
It's not even the rarest insect found on our garden apple tree.

Scarlet Tiger caterpillar (Callimorpha dominula) on Comfrey. 21/2/2026 Topsham, Devon.

Scarlet Tiger caterpillar (Callimorpha dominula) on Comfrey. 21/2/2026 Topsham, Devon.

At least a dozen well-grown Scarlet Tiger caterpillars on a patch of roadside Comfrey from my morning walk.
#lepidoptera

A fantastic photo of a RND that shows the barely perceptible chestnut necklace: not the bird's most distinctive feature, even on a skin.

Calliphora vicina (Calliphoridae) female. Yellowish jowls/cheeks and dark beard. 20/2/2026 Topsham, Devon.

Calliphora vomitoria (Calliphoridae) female. greyish jowls/cheeks and orange beard. 20/2/2026 Topsham, Devon.

Bluebottles from Topsham Cemetery posing helpfully to show differences:
Yellow jowls + dark beard = Calliphora vicina.
Grey jowls + orange beard = Calliphora vomitoria.
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Cover of book Pan-species Listing by Graeme Lyons.

Really enjoying this by @graemelyons.bsky.social
I don't think I'll ever become a super-naturalist but I'll have fun trying!
#PanSpeciesListing

Thanks Tylan, that's brilliant! I've put it on iRecord.

Thanks Andrew, I'd like better photos but hand held in low light I'm glad it's identifiable.

Caterpillar of Buff Footman Moth (Eilema depressa) on grave stone under Yew.

Also a nice caterpillar: Buff Footman (Eilema depressa). A species I've recorded a few times in the garden but never knowingly seen a caterpillar before.

Mecinus circulatus (Curculionidae) a scarce coastal species in Devon. I've found a couple of times previously in our garden just across the road.

Psococerastis gibbosa (Psocidae) the largets UK Barkfly. Quite widespread but appears to be uncommon: probably under recorded.

Very poor photo but it was dark and the beetle was moving but I'm fairly sure this is Rhyzobius lophanthae (Coccinellidae) a new ladybird sp. for me.

Trichopsocus brincki (Psocidae) A new Barkfly sp. for me. Probably quite widespread abut also probably under recorded. Thanks to @persmiseth.bsky.social for confirming.

Another hour in Topsham Cemetery today and a few goodies: Beetles and Barkflies: looks like two new species for me.
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Agonopterix cf. heracliana I think; if so a look at the hind wing required to confirm.

Metellina cf. merianae female. Fairly confident of ID but not 100%

Polydesmus sp. a flat-backed milipede.

Nemobius sylvestris, a male Wood Cricket. Overwinter as nymphs which mature and breed the following summer.

A quick look at the garden compost heap turned up few things: a couple of voles quickly scarpered and left a few inverts that looked less than happy to be briefly exposed to the light. Names in Alt texts.

Brilliant, many thanks. No specimen this time I'm afraid; I'll keep looking!

I'm going to take a wild guess: Anyphaena numida female? Unlikely perhaps but happy to be corrected!

Unknown spider Topsham, Devon, 9/2/2026.

Unknown spider Topsham, Devon, 9/2/2026.

Unknown spider Topsham, Devon, 9/2/2026.

Unknown spider Topsham, Devon, 9/2/2026.

Anyone recognise this spider please? Checked my books and can't get anywhere. On a grave stone, Topsham, Devon, 9/2/2026.
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If asked and I think they're genuinely interested I'm always happy to explain; at least perhaps they'll then realise I'm harmless!

Hawthorn Shieldbug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) adult on grave stone, Topsham Cemetery 9/2/2026.

Juniper Shieldbug (Cyphostethus tristriatus) adult on grave stone, Topsham Cemetery 9/2/2026.

Heather Ladybirds (Chilocorus bipustulatus) gathering on grave stone, Topsham Cemetery 9/2/2026.

Common Damsel Bug (Nabis rugosus) on grave stone, Topsham Cemetery 9/2/2026.

A short walk around the cemetery produced a few bugs and beetles. Also a few puzzled looks from dog walkers etc. Sometimes people ask what I'm doing, mostly they keep their distance and don't make eye contact. . .
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16-spot Ladybirds (Tytthaspis sedecimpunctata) gathering on fence post. 6 Feb 2026 RSPB Exminster Marshes, Devon

16-spot Ladybirds (Tytthaspis sedecimpunctata) gathering on fence post. 6 Feb 2026 RSPB Exminster Marshes, Devon

Impressively large gatherings of 16-spot Ladybirds on fence posts in the floods at RSPB Exminster Marshes to day. A few other beetle species wandering among them looking for a dry spot.
#ladybird
#coleoptera

Labour risks election wipeout unless it improves Britain’s high streets, study finds Decay of town centres a top issue among voters especially Reform UK supporters and is fuelling resentment against Westminster

Labour keeps talking about saving the high street without naming the real problem. Car dependency. You cannot fix town centres while planning everything around driving. The internet is permanent. Retail only survives where footfall is dense, local, frequent, and cheap to access.

Agree with Steve, also nostrils rather V-shaped, should be more parallel on Grey Seal, even a young one.

Call out to anyone with UK records of Sphaeroceridae not on NBN/iRecord. Looking at getting the best distribution possible for a new key, I realise this will be a 'best possible', but more the merrier. Please share @dipteristsforum.bsky.social @flygirlnhm.bsky.social @respublications.bsky.social

Marsh Harrier 1st winter/2nd cal yr. Fairly lightly-built so I think a male. 23/1/26 Topsham, Devon.

Marsh Harrier 1st winter/2nd cal yr. Fairly lightly-built so I think a male. 23/1/26 Topsham, Devon.

Red-breasted Merganser, female and male, flying down the Exe into a strong head wind. 23/1/26 Topsham, Devon.

Common Gull, looking elegant as always. 23/1/26 Topsham, Devon.

A few from Topsham this morning. Strong winds up the river and a few flybys. Marsh Harrier, RB Mergansers, Common Gull.
#UKBirding
#LowCarbonBirding

I'm in Poecilobothrus nobilitatus land!

A lot of ground to be covered to the east first, maybe next year!

Map of Topsham, Exmouth, Sidmouth area showing 1km squares where I've entered something (mostly insects) on iRecord. This map dated 21 March 2025.

Map of Topsham, Exmouth, Sidmouth area showing 1km squares where I've entered something (mostly insects) on iRecord. This map dated 16 Jan 2026.

My 2025 challenge was to iRecord from more nearby 1km squares: I covered a good number and found some fascinating places I'd never have visited otherwise. Pleased to see I've still got a lot to explore.

Here in #Exeter we have local elections every year… at least we thought we did.

Local Government reorganisation isn’t an exceptional reason for local #Labour to cancel democracy.

The Labour Government should value local democracy and local services and pay for them.

Looking forward to this: not just because I did the cover!

A montage of the 14 species of pseudoscorpion that I recorded in Norfolk in 2025. All except one I found myself although one other was from a site that it had been previously recorded from so I new where to look.

A map of Norfolk with orange circles showing where I recorded a pseudoscorpion during 2025.

2025 was the year of the pseudoscorpion as far as I'm concerned. I managed to see 14 species in Norfolk, mostly by cycling round to various churchyards but I also got a lift out to a few places by car. Over 100 churchyards visited by bicycle though. Photo montage of species, map of 2025's records.