Velia caprai Water Cricket

Hi,heres a pic of the very common, Water Cricket at Gorpley Clough,at 8mm in body lenght its only when viewed closely you notice how colourful they are.

early Mottled Grey 11 01 12

Found this Male Mottled Grey today while working,earliest ive seen by about a Month,wonder what else will show up,these mild temperatures have no doubt helped,still many plants still flowering.regards for the New Year Bri.

early Mottled Grey 11 01 12

Found a Male Mottled Grey,earliest ive seen,a Month earlier than previous records,no doubt due to the ridiculous Temperatures we have been getting recently,wonder what others will emerge earlier than usual !! regards Bri.ps blog wont let me post Pic for some reason !