Tim Jonas
@timothyjonas.bsky.social
Nature photographer. Exploring and documenting tiny worlds through the art of macro photography.
Had a late night walk on Friday just as the rain was arriving for Bank Holiday.
May 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Had a late night walk on Friday just as the rain was arriving for Bank Holiday.
A couple of years ago I found Philodromus albidus at a graveyard in Leeds, which was a first record for anywhere in the north of England. I'm now seeing them everywhere, particularly in the garden. Not confirmed to species so albidus/rufus. @britishspiders.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
A couple of years ago I found Philodromus albidus at a graveyard in Leeds, which was a first record for anywhere in the north of England. I'm now seeing them everywhere, particularly in the garden. Not confirmed to species so albidus/rufus. @britishspiders.bsky.social
A spider I'm seeing loads of at the moment (Araniella sp.) @britishspiders.bsky.social
May 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
A spider I'm seeing loads of at the moment (Araniella sp.) @britishspiders.bsky.social
The main theme of yesterday's little macro walk was seeing Dagger flies (Empididae) either mating or feeding on St. Mark's flies (Bibio marci) - or doing both at the same time as it happens...
May 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The main theme of yesterday's little macro walk was seeing Dagger flies (Empididae) either mating or feeding on St. Mark's flies (Bibio marci) - or doing both at the same time as it happens...
Stopped by at Brockadale yesterday as I was in the area and spotted what I believe is a Hawthorn Jewel Beetle (Agrilus sinuatus). Not the best shot but thought I'd share as I've never seen one of these before. In fact, not many records for them up north.
May 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Stopped by at Brockadale yesterday as I was in the area and spotted what I believe is a Hawthorn Jewel Beetle (Agrilus sinuatus). Not the best shot but thought I'd share as I've never seen one of these before. In fact, not many records for them up north.
A dapper looking male Philodromus dispar searching the garden for a mate. @britishspiders.bsky.social
May 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
A dapper looking male Philodromus dispar searching the garden for a mate. @britishspiders.bsky.social
First Pardosa with egg sac of the year, an early one (28th April). They'll be out in big numbers in the coming weeks. A fleeting shot of the back before she shot off into the undergrowth. @britishspiders.bsky.social
April 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
First Pardosa with egg sac of the year, an early one (28th April). They'll be out in big numbers in the coming weeks. A fleeting shot of the back before she shot off into the undergrowth. @britishspiders.bsky.social
If you're looking for a mate, you need to find her the perfect gift - preferably wrapped in silk.
A male Nursery Web spider (Pisaura mirabilis) carrying a nuptial gift for a nearby female. @britishspiders.bsky.social
A male Nursery Web spider (Pisaura mirabilis) carrying a nuptial gift for a nearby female. @britishspiders.bsky.social
April 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
If you're looking for a mate, you need to find her the perfect gift - preferably wrapped in silk.
A male Nursery Web spider (Pisaura mirabilis) carrying a nuptial gift for a nearby female. @britishspiders.bsky.social
A male Nursery Web spider (Pisaura mirabilis) carrying a nuptial gift for a nearby female. @britishspiders.bsky.social
Despite some dry weather here, plenty of moisture in the rotting deadwood lying around and loads of activity. Here's a springtail (Neanura muscorum) and a tiny mite.
April 22, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Despite some dry weather here, plenty of moisture in the rotting deadwood lying around and loads of activity. Here's a springtail (Neanura muscorum) and a tiny mite.
It seems to be a good year for butterflies—this Small White was one of several species spotted in the garden yesterday. Has anyone else been seeing plenty of them?
April 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM
It seems to be a good year for butterflies—this Small White was one of several species spotted in the garden yesterday. Has anyone else been seeing plenty of them?
Loads of bank holiday bees enjoying the sunshine in the garden this weekend. This one is, I think, a Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis).
April 21, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Loads of bank holiday bees enjoying the sunshine in the garden this weekend. This one is, I think, a Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis).
Just a few of the arachnids encountered on a late night walk earlier this week. @britishspiders.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Just a few of the arachnids encountered on a late night walk earlier this week. @britishspiders.bsky.social
A quick look around the garden for signs of Spring but still a few remnants of last year to be found. A harvestman, I think, Oligolophus hanseni and one of many Cryptachaea blattea spiders I spotted. Plenty of signs Spring is on the way too though.
February 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
A quick look around the garden for signs of Spring but still a few remnants of last year to be found. A harvestman, I think, Oligolophus hanseni and one of many Cryptachaea blattea spiders I spotted. Plenty of signs Spring is on the way too though.
Catching up with editing some shots taken in Madeira back in October. One thing I saw a lot of was millipedes and I believe this one is the appropriately named Portuguese Millipede (Ommatoiulus moreleti).
January 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Catching up with editing some shots taken in Madeira back in October. One thing I saw a lot of was millipedes and I believe this one is the appropriately named Portuguese Millipede (Ommatoiulus moreleti).
Happy New Year everyone!
Managed to get out with the camera for the first time in weeks today. It was -1°C 🥶. Still, plenty of little creatures to photograph...
Hoping to get back into it in the coming weeks and I've got a few things in the pipeline so stay tuned.
Managed to get out with the camera for the first time in weeks today. It was -1°C 🥶. Still, plenty of little creatures to photograph...
Hoping to get back into it in the coming weeks and I've got a few things in the pipeline so stay tuned.
January 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Happy New Year everyone!
Managed to get out with the camera for the first time in weeks today. It was -1°C 🥶. Still, plenty of little creatures to photograph...
Hoping to get back into it in the coming weeks and I've got a few things in the pipeline so stay tuned.
Managed to get out with the camera for the first time in weeks today. It was -1°C 🥶. Still, plenty of little creatures to photograph...
Hoping to get back into it in the coming weeks and I've got a few things in the pipeline so stay tuned.
We've got snow here at the moment so I'm keeping warm by editing some shots from a recent trip to Madeira. Here's a Banded Garden Spider (Argiope trifasciata) out on her web.
November 19, 2024 at 4:18 PM
We've got snow here at the moment so I'm keeping warm by editing some shots from a recent trip to Madeira. Here's a Banded Garden Spider (Argiope trifasciata) out on her web.
Plenty of enthusiasm for my first post. Good to see some familiar faces as well as lots of new ones!
I'm not all about spiders though. These are all macro subjects found recently on a walk around the garden. So much going on when you have the macro lens on!
I'm not all about spiders though. These are all macro subjects found recently on a walk around the garden. So much going on when you have the macro lens on!
November 9, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Plenty of enthusiasm for my first post. Good to see some familiar faces as well as lots of new ones!
I'm not all about spiders though. These are all macro subjects found recently on a walk around the garden. So much going on when you have the macro lens on!
I'm not all about spiders though. These are all macro subjects found recently on a walk around the garden. So much going on when you have the macro lens on!
Hi Everyone! I'm seeing quite a few new followers in the last few days, likely people jumping ship after a certain election this week. Should I start posting more on here?
Please say hi back and I'll give you a follow.
Please say hi back and I'll give you a follow.
November 7, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Hi Everyone! I'm seeing quite a few new followers in the last few days, likely people jumping ship after a certain election this week. Should I start posting more on here?
Please say hi back and I'll give you a follow.
Please say hi back and I'll give you a follow.
Ah yes that seems to have worked, although still cropped it a bit I think.
May 11, 2023 at 3:17 PM
Ah yes that seems to have worked, although still cropped it a bit I think.
Mating slugs. Slugs are hermaphrodites so have both male and female organs. They can choose whether to mate as male or female but most mate as both at the same time. They can self-fertilise but in-breeding is not desirable so they use a combination of smell and courtship to find the perfect mate.
May 11, 2023 at 10:28 AM
Mating slugs. Slugs are hermaphrodites so have both male and female organs. They can choose whether to mate as male or female but most mate as both at the same time. They can self-fertilise but in-breeding is not desirable so they use a combination of smell and courtship to find the perfect mate.