tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post1163907894577150753..comments2023-10-29T13:13:23.490+01:00Comments on My Life in the Charente: Some Bugs and Insects Found in our Charente GardenDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-78258008587819446172011-01-11T08:05:09.996+01:002011-01-11T08:05:09.996+01:00chubskulit, I agree that some of them are very pre...chubskulit, I agree that some of them are very pretty. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-4418401339743730352011-01-11T05:46:33.604+01:002011-01-11T05:46:33.604+01:00Wow you have so many of them and they are al look ...Wow you have so many of them and they are al look pretty.Chubskulit Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001712096042262296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-14820296773892268712011-01-10T12:15:17.448+01:002011-01-10T12:15:17.448+01:00The Return of the Native, thanks for visiting and ...The Return of the Native, thanks for visiting and the interesting bit of info. If you look at lejardindelucie's site, link on the blog, she has a full article on them today and it seems that they eat the honey bees which is not good!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-66170048773351517362011-01-10T10:49:38.813+01:002011-01-10T10:49:38.813+01:00Your first photo is what the Frogs call a 'gen...Your first photo is what the Frogs call a 'gendarme' - I have no idea of its Latin name. We used to have loads of them - they aren't harmful and I think in fact they are good for things - but what I can't remember!The Return of the Native ... sort of.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09232917204933495222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-55616804428301958392011-01-10T08:03:17.224+01:002011-01-10T08:03:17.224+01:00Ann I have only seen scorpions in Africa and those...Ann I have only seen scorpions in Africa and those can be quite dangerous. I gather that they are about in parts of France but I have to say I have never seen one around us. This of course does not mean they are not there!! Take care. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-15946076131404908862011-01-10T05:59:17.417+01:002011-01-10T05:59:17.417+01:00This is an extremely interesting post!!! Aren'...This is an extremely interesting post!!! Aren't these little creatures just amazing... what great photos you took of them too. I notice that you didn't have a scorpion in the bunch...when I lived in a Greek mountain village years and years ago we had those in our house!! They would come in on the firewood...but although they packed a mean sting I was told that they weren't the dangerous type. But they sure looked daunting walking across the floor!<br />Thanks so much for your lovely comments...they mean so much to me!<br />AnnChristmas-etc...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02300341297230365524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-78335221053979967692011-01-09T18:55:45.534+01:002011-01-09T18:55:45.534+01:00kitchenStories thanks for your comment. There are...kitchenStories thanks for your comment. There are so many places in the world I would still love to see, but unless I win the lottery it is not going to happen :(( DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-76486539962970298072011-01-09T17:18:19.564+01:002011-01-09T17:18:19.564+01:00I love these photos of an exotic world unknown to ...I love these photos of an exotic world unknown to many!Kitchen Storieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13434385520917517052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-11005496689656445462011-01-09T16:23:59.927+01:002011-01-09T16:23:59.927+01:00Thanks Roz, hope all well over there. DianeThanks Roz, hope all well over there. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-29217996605570579572011-01-09T16:23:13.137+01:002011-01-09T16:23:13.137+01:00My Little Space I am far less squeamish now than I...My Little Space I am far less squeamish now than I used to be in Africa, not sure why, but I still do not like spiders!! Take care. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-81043460942620683612011-01-09T15:40:00.974+01:002011-01-09T15:40:00.974+01:00fantastic photography!! well done you xxxxfantastic photography!! well done you xxxxRozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09360552472354032509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-29420967630199300302011-01-09T14:17:10.126+01:002011-01-09T14:17:10.126+01:00Diane, how nice of you showing us all these lovely...Diane, how nice of you showing us all these lovely photos! Though some is quite ye....kkk! :o) Thanks again. Hope you're having a lovely day.<br />Cheers, kristyMy Little Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11355264641236573775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-70300565353092500282011-01-09T13:22:42.065+01:002011-01-09T13:22:42.065+01:00Thanks Noushka, I have learnt much with this post,...Thanks Noushka, I have learnt much with this post, it has been very educational for me. Diane xxDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-75174899424162169272011-01-09T11:45:08.959+01:002011-01-09T11:45:08.959+01:00ps:
I think Lucie is right about your cricket bein...ps:<br />I think Lucie is right about your cricket being:<br />Nemobius sylvestris<br />instead of gryllus campestris!<br />But they are very much alike except one lives in the wood (yours) and the other in open areas!Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-68888046017262239322011-01-09T11:35:47.027+01:002011-01-09T11:35:47.027+01:00Thanks Noushka, I have updated the website further...Thanks Noushka, I have updated the website further. I am very grateful for everyone's help in identification. Hugs Diane xxxxDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-41495786177931515842011-01-09T11:10:19.730+01:002011-01-09T11:10:19.730+01:00sorry, I only have their latin names but you can s...sorry, I only have their latin names but you can search on the Net from those!<br /><br />N°1: Coleoptera...<br />Trichoides apiarus<br /><br />Photo N°3: A bug...<br />Lygus pratensis<br /><br />XXXXXNoushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-72314040916148235552011-01-09T10:41:13.967+01:002011-01-09T10:41:13.967+01:00Linda thanks for your comments but my photos are r...Linda thanks for your comments but my photos are really trial and error :) DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-4525228112223424592011-01-09T02:22:23.966+01:002011-01-09T02:22:23.966+01:00Diane, you are an amazing photographer! Who knew ...Diane, you are an amazing photographer! Who knew bugs could be so cute!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05743701121602082094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-68755128677243109322011-01-08T18:16:05.909+01:002011-01-08T18:16:05.909+01:00Thanks Peggy, I have got a lot more interested in ...Thanks Peggy, I have got a lot more interested in bugs since I have been in France and started blogging :)) DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-58729604143123803832011-01-08T17:54:25.008+01:002011-01-08T17:54:25.008+01:00Such interesting little bugs! Never have seen suc...Such interesting little bugs! Never have seen such an array!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456032622571187918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-58542327098846860432011-01-08T16:27:11.080+01:002011-01-08T16:27:11.080+01:00Michelle, thanks for the warm sunshine, we certain...Michelle, thanks for the warm sunshine, we certainly need it :) I am happy with the beetles but I don't like the spiders. The thing is though they keep the mosquitoes down. Hugs to you and Zebby. Diane xxDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-72707662882771732362011-01-08T16:23:51.357+01:002011-01-08T16:23:51.357+01:00Mary you are so right, boredom is something that ...Mary you are so right, boredom is something that I have never experienced LOL. I am happy to try doing anything. Have a great weekend. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-11106264539929580422011-01-08T16:20:58.861+01:002011-01-08T16:20:58.861+01:00Cuisine de Provence, thanks for the comment, I am ...Cuisine de Provence, thanks for the comment, I am happy with any bug so long as it has not got 8 legs!! I do not like spiders but as long as they stay still I am happy to take photos of them! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-34684157476894393702011-01-08T16:18:05.453+01:002011-01-08T16:18:05.453+01:00lostpastremembered, it cheered me up a bit looking...lostpastremembered, it cheered me up a bit looking at summer insects :) I am fed up with grey, cold and damp!!!!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-58376362443484596492011-01-08T16:15:30.274+01:002011-01-08T16:15:30.274+01:00Thanks Lani for your comments and the beautiful Ne...Thanks Lani for your comments and the beautiful New Year message. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.com