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This is a spot-free variety of ladybug, striped with shadows from the flower stems. Most people know that ladybugs are beneficial in the garden; one ladybug can eat up to 50 harmful aphids a day.
I read somewhere that in the old days, people used to order supplies of live ladybugs by mail to protect their vegetable and rose gardens. The supplier took the requisite number of specimens, put them in a box with a large pine cone, and the ladybugs obligingly crawled into the crevices and made themselves at home for a week or two. Apparently they like this environment and find enough to eat to sustain them. The box was then shipped, without fear of damaging the insects, and when it arrived, the purchaser simply tossed the pine cone into the garden and the ladybugs crawled out and went right to work. Yet another example of pioneer ingenuity!
Monino, 21 August 1995.
The Beriev 12 was called Chaika (Seagull) in Russia, but NATO called it Mail. Some of these 'birds' may still be in service in 2023.
On Explore - February 8, 2024 - Thanks to all my Flickr friends!
We know that ladybugs hibernate in the cold, but I even came across them in the park last month when the sun showed itself. It is also possible that this individual is looking for a new place for itself. It would be fair to say that I was surprised by the ladybug that I chanced upon on a snowdrop on a cloudy and cold morning. This is the photo I captured by quickly grabbing my camera from my car and taking it without a tripod. The delicate balance of nature never fails to amaze me.
Ladybugs, like many other insects, go through a period of dormancy during the winter months, known as hibernation. During hibernation, ladybugs typically seek out sheltered spots such as under leaf litter, in tree bark crevices, or inside buildings to protect themselves from the cold temperatures. They enter a state of reduced metabolic activity, conserving energy until warmer weather returns.
Ladybugs hibernate in groups, which provides them with added protection and warmth. They release a chemical signal that attracts other ladybugs to gather in clusters, known as aggregations. These aggregations can sometimes be quite large, with thousands of ladybugs huddled together.
As the weather begins to warm up in spring, ladybugs become more active and start to emerge from their hibernation sites. They begin searching for food and mates to start the reproductive cycle anew. This emergence from hibernation is often observed by people who may find ladybugs crawling out of their winter hiding spots and venturing into the open once again.
Ladybug populations in the UK can vary depending on factors such as habitat, climate, and food availability. While specific population numbers may not be readily available, ladybugs are common and widespread throughout the UK, with numerous species found across various habitats including gardens, parks, woodlands, and agricultural fields.
Ladybugs play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and supporting biodiversity. Some of the benefits they provide in natural life include:
Controlling nature's pests: Ladybugs are voracious predators of aphids, scale insects, mites, and other garden pests. By feeding on these pests, ladybugs help to keep their populations in check, reducing the need for chemical pesticides in agriculture and gardening.
Pollination: While ladybugs are primarily known as predators, some species also feed on pollen and nectar. As they move from flower to flower in search of food, they inadvertently aid in pollination, facilitating the reproduction of flowering plants.
Indicator Species: Changes in ladybug populations can serve as indicators of environmental health. Monitoring ladybug populations can help scientists assess the impact of habitat loss, climate change, and pollution on ecosystems.
Food Source for Predators: Ladybugs serve as an important food source for various predators, including birds, spiders, and other insects. Their presence contributes to the food web and supports the survival of higher trophic levels in ecosystems.
Aesthetic Value: Ladybugs are beloved by many people for their bright colors, distinctive markings, and gentle demeanor. Their presence adds beauty and charm to gardens and natural landscapes, enhancing the overall aesthetic value of these environments.
Overall, ladybugs play multifaceted roles in ecosystems, from providing valuable ecosystem services to captivating human observers with their fascinating behavior and appearance. Protecting and conserving ladybug populations is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems and promoting sustainable agriculture and gardening practices.
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Conrail Mail-9, one of the hottest trains on the Middle Division, was curving through Thompsontown Station on a cold afternoon in 1992. B36-7 5055 was leading the charge, assisted by GP40-2s 3403/3320, with B40-8 5086 thrown in to keep things more or less modern.
Today's intermodal power is vastly different and nowhere near as cool. The hotshot was just tripping the Thompsontown defect detector.
Soon, the scanner would crackle "Conrail. Thompsontown, Pennsylvania. Track 2. No Defects. Total Axle Count XXX. Train Speed XX. Over". And then, the response "Conrail 5055. Mail-9. Track 2. Thompsontown. No Defects. Over".
All was right with the world.
Hunslet 0-4-0ST 'Irish Mail' (Hunslet Engine Co Works No823/1903) outside the Engine Shed at Threlkeld Quarry before duties on 30th July 2011
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Uncertain date, around July 1987
Heaton Lodge Junction, Mirfield
I know very little about this, a C1 Royal Mail single car unit, the only time I ever saw one here. See comments for further info.
I'm so happy I was able to get this beautiful handcrafted wood crib for my sweet little Molly Rose, from my friend Shannon!! Thank you so much, Shannon. :)
I've been busy making a quilt, bumper pad and bed linens.
Since Royal Scott is heading into storage (for now) I found this image from February 2022 when she came to East Lancashire Railway.
Fantastic engine to see, let hope she returns to steam again!
Interior of an old mail carriage that was a mobile sorting office on overnight trains. This one is in retirement at the National Railway Museum in York, England. It was fitted with a collection scoop system, enabling pickup of mail bags whilst travelling. Can imagine it would wake up any bleary-eyed postal staff as the bags thudded into the scoop! Converted to mono and then split toned in LR.
A late running mail train with 325004 leading a 1622 Willesden - Shieldmuir Mail terminal seen at Dordon 2/7/18. (Taken using a pole)
First time I've seen a Mail Pouch Tobacco ad in quite some time. This time it's in McClellandtown, Pennsylvania.
One of the highlights in the WW1 Museum in Kansas City, Missouri was the "Mail Call" exhibit, depicting the mail sent by artist John Ross Myers and his son Walter Myers in the Balloon Corp.
art created from my photos
original photo taken in Western PA, somewhere west of Zelienople
(Geotag is approximate. I can't remember exactly where this was taken.)
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Another portrait of Taos: a mail carrier is framed in an art mural while sorting envelopes for delivery. 210926
Ultimately 22385 has been given clearence and a platform at Howrah station and it over-takes us with 12809 Down (CSTM-HWH) Calcutta Mail at its tow
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For the Macro Mondays Group. This weeks theme is 'Mailboxes' and this is a macro in the very loosest sense of the word! HMM everyone and have a good week ahead!
A postcard exhcange between artists. One artist creates work on a postcard, and sends it to another to complete