Think this as a Lavae emerging?

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Think this as a Lavae emerging? May 24, 2018 15:06:20 GMT

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Post by NellyDee on May 24, 2018 15:06:20 GMT

Having had no electricity all day I enjoyed sitting in the sun pond watching, and I realised that something seemed to be struggling out the weeds. I had to try taking photo from a distance but I hope, if you enlarge the screen, you will be able to tell me what it is. I did eventually fly off.

Insect emerging by Helen Skelton, on Flickr

Insect Emerging by Helen Skelton, on Flickr

Last Edit: May 24, 2018 15:07:01 GMT by NellyDee

teasel Senior Member Posts: 299	Think this as a Lavae emerging? May 25, 2018 10:59:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by teasel on May 25, 2018 10:59:36 GMT it looks to me like a chironomid emerging from a pupa. Good spot

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Think this as a Lavae emerging? May 26, 2018 8:52:07 GMT

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Post by NellyDee on May 26, 2018 8:52:07 GMT

Gosh - thank you for ID. All sorts seem to be emerging at the moment, problem is they move so far once airborne, been dashing about trying to get photos when they land on a bush or plant. In the pond more Greater Diving Beetles are appearing and the Lavae getting bigger - think they have eaten nearly all the tadpole! I get worried when I see one going towards the little newts. Saw two seemingly trying to eat each other - what a tussle.

Post by NellyDee on May 24, 2018 15:06:20 GMT

Post by teasel on May 25, 2018 10:59:36 GMT

Post by NellyDee on May 26, 2018 8:52:07 GMT