tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post4993238937284771583..comments2024-01-03T09:00:35.413+00:00Comments on Adrian's Images: SEXTANT.ADRIANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-9124967125147669872017-10-16T06:13:03.869+01:002017-10-16T06:13:03.869+01:00Pauline, I never thought to be revolted, I was ple...Pauline, I never thought to be revolted, I was pleased to have found such a rare beast.<br />Suspect the storm will just be an autumn gale. ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-45492380223094922752017-10-16T03:09:52.225+01:002017-10-16T03:09:52.225+01:00I'm with Lucy. While I admire the detail and ...I'm with Lucy. While I admire the detail and should thank you for showing the mites in such detail, they just give me the creeps. Safe safe in the storm!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276284964859313257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-76697084258700171952017-10-15T05:17:23.595+01:002017-10-15T05:17:23.595+01:00Trevor, I got my navigation instruments and grave ...Trevor, I got my navigation instruments and grave diggers confused. I rarely see dead mice and I suspect dead pigeons are too much for them I'd like to find another. I think it time to start lashing stuff down.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-38551292369299844802017-10-15T05:13:51.238+01:002017-10-15T05:13:51.238+01:00John, it made my day. I'll see if I can find a...John, it made my day. I'll see if I can find another.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-40496866667247140342017-10-15T05:11:28.997+01:002017-10-15T05:11:28.997+01:00Bas, het is een schoonheid.Bas, het is een schoonheid.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-72704140569399510862017-10-15T05:10:11.337+01:002017-10-15T05:10:11.337+01:00Richard, I suspect they are just difficult to find...Richard, I suspect they are just difficult to find. Thanks for Sexton. I knew something wasn't right but I can be a bit thick.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-82058258133696390902017-10-15T05:07:23.309+01:002017-10-15T05:07:23.309+01:00Lucy, I find some insects frightening, Great Divin...Lucy, I find some insects frightening, Great Diving Beetles and cadis fly larva. I wasn't anything but excited to have found this.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-68715861118663490942017-10-14T19:07:22.944+01:002017-10-14T19:07:22.944+01:00Nice find Adrian, I'm still waiting to find my...Nice find Adrian, I'm still waiting to find my first one! (if you point it towards the sun will it tell you which way to go to find home?) This one's carrying a lot of passengers, I hope they pay well?<br />Time to hunker down Adrian...looks like Ophelia is on her way to pay you a visit!!The Heraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11393815486440597141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-6326311824346812452017-10-14T13:47:14.786+01:002017-10-14T13:47:14.786+01:00A nice catch - a right little bobby dazzler.A nice catch - a right little bobby dazzler.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-11549573250987913792017-10-14T12:20:24.219+01:002017-10-14T12:20:24.219+01:00geweldig wat is hij mooi van zo dichtbij.geweldig wat is hij mooi van zo dichtbij.Bas.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13804347915356897054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-41070632831759675292017-10-14T09:44:35.447+01:002017-10-14T09:44:35.447+01:00Hi Adrian. Fascinating and splendid images of the ...Hi Adrian. Fascinating and splendid images of the beetle. I've only seen one once and it didn't have nearly as many mites on as that one you've got. I can understand Lucy's discomfort, even though those mites aren't doing any harm. These beetles and their mites do a splendid job of keeping the countryside sanitary!<br /><br />I think that these are usually called Sexton Beetles, named after the church person charged with looking after the graveyard.<br /><br />Best wishes - - - Richard<br />Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060152237863452651.post-54916679099351507762017-10-13T21:50:22.716+01:002017-10-13T21:50:22.716+01:00I like insect / beetle / etc. pictures. Am always ...I like insect / beetle / etc. pictures. Am always amazed to see how many different elements go into the creation of one individual. So much more complex than human bodies - and often more beautiful. But this is different. I can't analyse or explain my reaction but I find I'm repelled. There's something unpleasant about the way the colours on its back merge murkily instead of being crisp. And I don't know why I'm bothered by the mites hitching a ride. If it doesn't bother the beetle then it shouldn't bother me. But it does.<br />Very impressed by its orange sniffers though.Lucy Corrander Now in Halifax!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14685242329129914772noreply@blogger.com