Every day is a school day. I just learned that vine weevils aren't necessarily vine weevils. There's a similar species that's also an invasive pest called the Armadillo Weevil https://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/otiorhynchus-armadillo They're about 5mm larger than Vine Weevils and broader in the body. You can confirm ID by checking the front legs to see if there's a toothed notch in the bulge at the top. If the tooth is there then it's a Vine Weevil. Either way they're a pest though and I assume nematodes work for both.
If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
I made a new friend today. It's been a while since I've seen a leech this big around here but the wet weather is making travel easy for them I suppose. I released it by my pond and hope it eats many slugs.
If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
Do you realy encourage leeches in your pond @wild edges? I reckon they kill tadpoles and damage shells of water snails. I hate the things - that's a particularly big one. (I believe I am also in NW of SE Wales!)
No micro moths about so I'm practicing on nocturnal leaf hoppers. The problem is I get distracted but the magnification. Look how pretty this leaf hopper poo is
Quite the piercing nose.
I also like his smiley bandana.
If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
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Don't think I've had one in the garden this year.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.