Invertebrates of Spain, Urban wildlife of Barcelona
Paper wasp on its communal nest. Antic Jardí Botànic, Montjuïc. “While not aggressive, they will defend their nests if disturbed” … I can vouch for that…
Category: Invertebrates of Spain
Invasive Species of Spain, Invertebrates of Spain
This huge nest of invasive Asian predatory wasps found in Montseny near Barcelona. The caption read it was home to 6,000 adults, 30,000 larval cells. Adults feed on nectar, honey, sugars. Larva fed on insects, threatening eg honey bees. These nests are a common sight in Barcelona’s trees. Great and blue tits will eat larva … Read More “Asian predatory wasp nest” »
Butterflies of Spain, Invertebrates of Spain
This fat, handsome fella near Horta de Sant Joan, Tarragona. It is the caterpillar of a spurge hawk-moth (Hyles euphorbiae) feeding on spiny starwort (Pallenis spinosa). A juicy, looking but toxic prize for many birds.
Butterflies of Spain, Invertebrates of Spain, Urban wildlife of Barcelona
This gorgeous Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides feisthamelii) on Montjuïc, one of around 51 species of butterflies found in Barcelona’s city parks.By way of comparison, the entire UK has ~60.