Teesmouth Bird Club

Thanks Mike, I think you are right, aphid did not come to mind because of the size of them. My knapweed plants have supported lots of things this summer so I don't mind them having a bit of it. It's nearly done anyway and they will likely be food for other things as well.

I was in my garden late the other night seeing if there were any moths were about. I took this photo with flash of a siver y moth and did not notice the insects on the stem of the knapweed plant until I got the photo on the computer. This raises a few questions? What are they, have they just hatched and being guarded by their parents. I don't think they are being predated by the bigger ones. What are they doing two foot up a knapweed plant. maybe they have hatched in the flower head? I looked the next night and there was nothing to see. Any idea's? Thanks.

Purchased an insect book and it looks like a Common Green Capsid. Thanks.

Thanks Jamie, I seem to be taking a lot more interest in moths and there seems to be a lot to learn.

Can anyone help with these seen at the South Gare today. The moth was feeding so I presume is day flying and the insect was tiny sitting in a knapweed flower. Thanks.

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For sale Opticron HR-WP 10x42 binoculars. I bought these new three years ago from Hiltons of Hull. They have been well looked after, never dropped and come complete with all lens caps, wide strap, soft carry case and original box. I am selling them as I need the money to upgrade. They give a very good bright image for the price range they are in and are a current Opticron model with a RRP of £260. They have twist up/down eye cups, very good if you wear glasses like myself and are waterproof and nitrogen sealed. I am asking £100 and thought I would try on here before putting them on ebay. I am in the Redcar area and anyone is welcome to arrange to try them, or I would be prepared to meet somewhere local, maybe Salthome at a day and time convenient. More information can be found here.
http://www.opticron.co.uk/Pages/hrwp.htm