In the rare sunny spells that we've had over the last few
weeks I've had the pleasure of photographing some of the 'stars' as they make
their way to the annual gathering that is... The Ugly Bug Ball.
First on the scene is the Master of Ceremonies dressed in top hat and tails....
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| Beetle - oedemera nobilis |
Now, you can't have a Ball without a man in a uniform...
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| Soldier Beetle - cantharis rustica |
Then there's the 'hoverer' who spends their time just hanging around but never stays to get involved!...
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| Hoverfly - syrphus ribesii |
Then you get the couple that are always late..'cause they had something better to do!!...
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| Spotted Crane-fly - nephrotoma appendiculata |
Then there's the one who you can always 'see' right through...
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| Picture Winged Fly - oxyna parietina |
You always get one individual who likes to draw attention to themselves by dressing in a garish outfit...
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| 14-spot Ladybird - propylea 14-punctata |
And the aloof couple with their smart clothes and their noses in the air, and he always has that harmless sting in his tail!...
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| Scorpion Fly - panopa germanica |
No matter how the proceedings are going there's always someone who feels a little blue...
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| Nettle weevil - phyllobius pomaceus |
Then there's the airy fairy one who flits about a lot but never seems to go anywhere...
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| May Fly - ephemera vulgata |
The local 'Lady' always puts in an appearance, dressed in the finest of fabrics...
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| Lacewing - chrysopa perla |
There's always someone buzzing around looking for the sweet things in life...
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| Honey Bee - apis mellifera |
Without fail there will always be a couple of 'bad boys' that try to ruin any good party...
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| Fly - phaonia angelicae |
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| Flesh Fly - sarcophaga cameria |
And finally the social climber who's always trying to make it to the top but no matter how hard you try you can never find out his name!!!...
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Do you recognise him?
I hope you found it interesting meeting some of the guests to this years Ball and maybe, if the organisers manage to turn off the sprinklers and fire up that big glitter ball in the sky, I'll soon have the opportunity to photograph a few more!
