This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
Invasion of the Bugs?
Just noted Ian Tew's recording of a Western conifer seed bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis) on the Gower wildlife blog. It may be entirely unconnected but, on the Dorset field trip (20-24th September), I noted dozens of these pest species on houses (presumably attracted by lights) on the walls of houses on the Island of Portland. Portland is a major migration route for insects (as well as birds) so one can't help wonder if there was a mass crossing from the continent around this time.
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