Rob Yaxley
@robyaxley.bsky.social
Naturalist: lichens, moths, beetles, bugs and anything else that catches my eye. “What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare.”
I see these fantastic things on most church walls I look at, especially in the warmer months…I assume they eat lichen.
Revealing the beauty of a bristly millipede, Thomas Thomas' stunning image-stacked photos published on the 'Isopods & Myriapods of Britain and Ireland' Facebook group today.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:59 PM
I see these fantastic things on most church walls I look at, especially in the warmer months…I assume they eat lichen.
Two nice finds in today’s cold and bright conditions. Physcia clementei on a sycamore at Barrow Common, and Agonimia tristicula on a wall at North Creake churchyard, which had well over 70 species of lichen.
February 14, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Two nice finds in today’s cold and bright conditions. Physcia clementei on a sycamore at Barrow Common, and Agonimia tristicula on a wall at North Creake churchyard, which had well over 70 species of lichen.
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The next batch of county wildlife reports in this edition of NNNS Transactions are the Psyllids @norwichbirder.bsky.social , Bees & aculeate wasps @timstrudwick.bsky.social , Sawflies @andymus.bsky.social and Beetles (Martin Collier). 12/x
February 13, 2026 at 9:47 PM
The next batch of county wildlife reports in this edition of NNNS Transactions are the Psyllids @norwichbirder.bsky.social , Bees & aculeate wasps @timstrudwick.bsky.social , Sawflies @andymus.bsky.social and Beetles (Martin Collier). 12/x
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The second half of NNNS Transactions begins with a weather report for 2024 written by Norman Brooks, followed by wildlife reports from our county recorders. Firstly Orthoptera (David Richmond), Dragonflies (@pamdragons.bsky.social ) and Lacewings & allies @applewildlife.bsky.social 11/x
February 13, 2026 at 9:40 PM
The second half of NNNS Transactions begins with a weather report for 2024 written by Norman Brooks, followed by wildlife reports from our county recorders. Firstly Orthoptera (David Richmond), Dragonflies (@pamdragons.bsky.social ) and Lacewings & allies @applewildlife.bsky.social 11/x
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Finally for the main NNNS Transactions articles, Tim Gardiner provides an update to a previous articles from Transactions vol 52, in which he investigates the population of Field Grasshoppers in a Gorleston garden. 10/x
February 13, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Finally for the main NNNS Transactions articles, Tim Gardiner provides an update to a previous articles from Transactions vol 52, in which he investigates the population of Field Grasshoppers in a Gorleston garden. 10/x
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Articles 9 & 10 of NNNS Transactions detail some interesting insect discoveries. Martin Greenland writes of his discovery of the cranefly Molophilus ater at Sweet Briar Marshes, whilst Martin & @tim-hodge.bsky.social discuss the rediscovery of the hoverfly Lejops vittatus in the Broads. 9/x
February 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Articles 9 & 10 of NNNS Transactions detail some interesting insect discoveries. Martin Greenland writes of his discovery of the cranefly Molophilus ater at Sweet Briar Marshes, whilst Martin & @tim-hodge.bsky.social discuss the rediscovery of the hoverfly Lejops vittatus in the Broads. 9/x
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The front cover image of NNNS Transactions is taken from the 8th article, which details efforts to survey the Norfolk population of Yarrow Broomrape Phelipanche purpurea and providing suggestions about future management, written by @anaturalistabroad.bsky.social 8/x
February 13, 2026 at 9:26 PM
The front cover image of NNNS Transactions is taken from the 8th article, which details efforts to survey the Norfolk population of Yarrow Broomrape Phelipanche purpurea and providing suggestions about future management, written by @anaturalistabroad.bsky.social 8/x
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Next up in NNNS Transactions is a detailed account of nesting Violet Carpenter Bee Xylocopa violacea from a Norfolk garden, made up of meticulous observations from first arrival to the departure of the young bees. Written by Tracey Chapman & Andrew Bourke. 7/x
February 13, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Next up in NNNS Transactions is a detailed account of nesting Violet Carpenter Bee Xylocopa violacea from a Norfolk garden, made up of meticulous observations from first arrival to the departure of the young bees. Written by Tracey Chapman & Andrew Bourke. 7/x
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And finally the last articles in the 2025 NNNS Transactions are wildlife reports covering Moths @norfolkmoths.bsky.social , Bryophytes (Mary Ghullam & Julia Masson), Lichens @robyaxley.bsky.social and Fungi (Dr Tony Leech). Do have a good read and we hope there is something of interest for all! 13/x
February 13, 2026 at 9:56 PM
And finally the last articles in the 2025 NNNS Transactions are wildlife reports covering Moths @norfolkmoths.bsky.social , Bryophytes (Mary Ghullam & Julia Masson), Lichens @robyaxley.bsky.social and Fungi (Dr Tony Leech). Do have a good read and we hope there is something of interest for all! 13/x
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NNNS have long been associated with Blakeney Point, including a special edition for its centenery as a NT reserve (norfolknaturalists.org.uk/wp/wp-conten...). Transactions articles 5 & 6 describe changes to its flowering plants (by Richard Porter) and lichen flora (by @robyaxley.bsky.social) 6/x
February 13, 2026 at 9:16 PM
NNNS have long been associated with Blakeney Point, including a special edition for its centenery as a NT reserve (norfolknaturalists.org.uk/wp/wp-conten...). Transactions articles 5 & 6 describe changes to its flowering plants (by Richard Porter) and lichen flora (by @robyaxley.bsky.social) 6/x
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The weather is pretty horrible but this Natterer's bat is cozy. 🦇 More hibernation checks this weekend.
February 13, 2026 at 7:35 PM
The weather is pretty horrible but this Natterer's bat is cozy. 🦇 More hibernation checks this weekend.
Hi George @ilichenmoss2.bsky.social any idea what this might be on Metzgeria furcata? 🙏
February 13, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Hi George @ilichenmoss2.bsky.social any idea what this might be on Metzgeria furcata? 🙏
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February 12, 2026 at 10:51 PM
We are hiring a benthic ecologist at the researcher or senior researcher level 🧪🌍🦑
The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources is an excellent place to work, with friendly colleagues, support, and teaching opportunities.
naalakkersuisut.emply.net/recruitment/...
The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources is an excellent place to work, with friendly colleagues, support, and teaching opportunities.
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Good find.
Strangely enough, I just looked at a specimen from Knapdale, west coast of Scotland, and it was Graphis inustuloides, Graphina anguina as was. #LichenGBI
Strangely enough, I just looked at a specimen from Knapdale, west coast of Scotland, and it was Graphis inustuloides, Graphina anguina as was. #LichenGBI
February 10, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Good find.
Strangely enough, I just looked at a specimen from Knapdale, west coast of Scotland, and it was Graphis inustuloides, Graphina anguina as was. #LichenGBI
Strangely enough, I just looked at a specimen from Knapdale, west coast of Scotland, and it was Graphis inustuloides, Graphina anguina as was. #LichenGBI
This script lichen on smooth bark looked interesting, but I didn’t expect these enormous multicelled spores. So this is Graphina anguina, another western species that shouldn’t be in Norfolk…
February 10, 2026 at 7:29 PM
This script lichen on smooth bark looked interesting, but I didn’t expect these enormous multicelled spores. So this is Graphina anguina, another western species that shouldn’t be in Norfolk…
Enterographa crassa is a woodland lichen that forms extensive patches on tree trunks. I think it looks better wet than dry.
February 9, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Enterographa crassa is a woodland lichen that forms extensive patches on tree trunks. I think it looks better wet than dry.
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Just published... Phyllocnistis triandricola
(Almond Willow Maze-miner) New UK at Surlingham, Norfolk 14/08/2025 by Seb Buckton (Gen. Det. P. Hall, R. Voith) #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?b...
(Almond Willow Maze-miner) New UK at Surlingham, Norfolk 14/08/2025 by Seb Buckton (Gen. Det. P. Hall, R. Voith) #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?b...
February 9, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Just published... Phyllocnistis triandricola
(Almond Willow Maze-miner) New UK at Surlingham, Norfolk 14/08/2025 by Seb Buckton (Gen. Det. P. Hall, R. Voith) #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?b...
(Almond Willow Maze-miner) New UK at Surlingham, Norfolk 14/08/2025 by Seb Buckton (Gen. Det. P. Hall, R. Voith) #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?b...
A few lichen things from a damp wander round the old trees in Felbrigg Park today. Coniocarpon cinnabarinum, Pyrrhospora quernea, Diarthonis spadicea and Cresponea premnea. The Diarthonis looks much better wet than it does dry!
February 7, 2026 at 6:45 PM
A few lichen things from a damp wander round the old trees in Felbrigg Park today. Coniocarpon cinnabarinum, Pyrrhospora quernea, Diarthonis spadicea and Cresponea premnea. The Diarthonis looks much better wet than it does dry!
Just for your amusement. Spores of lichen Amandinea punctata from a stone wall, fungus Hysterium angustatum from a sycamore trunk, and sickle-shaped conidia of script lichen Opegrapha vulgata from oak bark. Such features are important in identifying these inconspicuous gems.
February 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Just for your amusement. Spores of lichen Amandinea punctata from a stone wall, fungus Hysterium angustatum from a sycamore trunk, and sickle-shaped conidia of script lichen Opegrapha vulgata from oak bark. Such features are important in identifying these inconspicuous gems.
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More harvestman line drawings completed. Leiobunum species have such long legs that I didn't even try and fit them on the page.
February 6, 2026 at 2:56 PM
More harvestman line drawings completed. Leiobunum species have such long legs that I didn't even try and fit them on the page.
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A reminder for members & those with a particular interest in lichens, that there is an NNNS walk at Houghton Hall on Sunday 8th Feb @10:30, led by county lichen recorder
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Park in the main car park, PE31 6TY. For full event details: norfolknaturalists.org.uk/wp/events-pa...
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Park in the main car park, PE31 6TY. For full event details: norfolknaturalists.org.uk/wp/events-pa...
February 5, 2026 at 8:47 PM
A reminder for members & those with a particular interest in lichens, that there is an NNNS walk at Houghton Hall on Sunday 8th Feb @10:30, led by county lichen recorder
@robyaxley.bsky.social
Park in the main car park, PE31 6TY. For full event details: norfolknaturalists.org.uk/wp/events-pa...
@robyaxley.bsky.social
Park in the main car park, PE31 6TY. For full event details: norfolknaturalists.org.uk/wp/events-pa...
Under some damp bark of a fallen poplar was this Hololepta plana, a curiously vertically challenged beetle.
February 5, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Under some damp bark of a fallen poplar was this Hololepta plana, a curiously vertically challenged beetle.
Something instinctively told me that beavers were in the area. My mammal field skills were not tested.
February 5, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Something instinctively told me that beavers were in the area. My mammal field skills were not tested.
Scytinium gelatinosum (I think) from the @britishlichensociety.org.uk trip to Carlisle cemetery at the weekend.
February 4, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Scytinium gelatinosum (I think) from the @britishlichensociety.org.uk trip to Carlisle cemetery at the weekend.