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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Collection of mating ladybirds from yesterday’s visit to Grange Cemetery, #Edinburgh. Lots of aphids under sycamore trees. #ladybirds #spring #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Some of yesterday’s records from Grange Cemetery, #Edinburgh: Brindled Pug, male Early Reveller (Diurnea fagella), Eyed Ladybird & Buchananiella continua. #moths #ladybirds #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Yes, of course! I can send you higher quality photos if these aren’t good enough.

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Andy Radford @andyradford.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

📢Fully-funded #PhD opportunity with us ❓Quantifying animal #movement patterns & behavioural #interactions in a changing world 👥Joint position in @bristolbiosci.bsky.social & #MacquarieUniversity 📆19th April deadline tinyurl.com/343acaev #maths #modelling #data #fieldwork #Australia 🙏PLEASE SHARE

Zebra finches in Australia; one of the study organisms for the PhD

Dwarf mongoose staring at a camera in South Africa; one of the PhD study organisms

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

A pleasure to contribute records to a well-run recording scheme! And thanks for verifying!

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Wiston Churchyard, Lanarkshire (2/2): … Platybunus pinetorum, Megabunus diadema, Hawthorn Shieldbug & female Ectopsocus petersi. #harvestmen #shieldbugs #barkflies #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

Brachypterous female Ectopsocus petersi.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Records from Wiston Churchyard, Lanarkshire, visited on 21 March (1/2). Highlights: Hieroglyphic Ladybird & Trypodendron domesticum. Some other decent records too, including female Dotted Border … #ladybirds #beetles #moths #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Nice find! I’ve found them in other cemeteries in Edinburgh , but closer to Water of Leith.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

In ladybirds, pre-zygotic reproductive isolation is based on genital lock & key. Thanks to @joaniemcnaughton.bsky.social for prompting me to look into this.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

All 3 examples are attempted matings between pretty distantly related species in different genera. These matings won’t produce offspring due to pre- & post-zygotic reproductive barriers.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Harlequin attempting to mate with 2-spot Ladybirds found yesterday in Saughton Cemetery, #Edinburgh. Previously I’ve found attempted matings between Larch & Cream-streaked Ladybirds & between 2-spot & Cream-spot Ladybirds. #InterspecificMating #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

Mating between Harlequin & 2-spot Ladybirds.

Mating between Larch & Cream-streaked Ladybirds.

Mating between Larch & Cream-streaked Ladybirds (same pair as in previous photo).

Mating between 2-spot & Cream-spot Ladybirds.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Newington Cemetery, #Edinburgh, part 2/2: 2-spot, 10-spot, Harlequin, Cream-spot & Orange Ladybirds, plus Hairy Shieldbug. #ladybirds #hairyshieldbug #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

Harlequin, Cream-spot & Orange Ladybirds.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Newington Cemetery, #Edinburgh, this morning, part 1/2: Striped, 18-spot, Eyed & Larch Ladybirds. #ladybirds #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Colinton Cemetery, #Edinburgh, Part 2: Palloptera scutellata, Platybunus pinetorum, Chilenocaecilius ornatipennis. Buff Footman caterpillar & Larch Ladybird. #diptera #harvestmen #barkflies #moths #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

Buff Footman caterpillar & Larch Ladybird.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Some of today’s arthropod records from Colinton Cemetery, #Edinburgh. Part 1: 2-spot, Larch, 10-spot, Eyed, Pine & 7-spot Ladybirds, Juniper & Bronze Shieldbugs. #ladybirds #shieldbugs #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

2-spot, Larch, 10-spot & Eyed Ladybirds.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Indeed! The white even seems to have the sheen of bird poo. Wonder if it reflects in the UV like bird poo?

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Greater Thorn-tipped Longhorn Beetle (Pogonocherus hispidulus) found on gravestone in Cockpen & Carrington Parish Churchyard, Midlothian, on 11 March. New for me. #beetles #cerambycidae #longhornbeetles #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Striped Ladybird found yesterday on gravestone under Austrian Pine in Newington Cemetery, #Edinburgh. #ladybirds #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Tim Worfolk @timworfolk.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Another hour in Topsham Cemetery today and a few goodies: Beetles and Barkflies: looks like two new species for me. Names in Alt Texts

Mecinus circulatus (Curculionidae) a scarce coastal species in Devon. I've found a couple of times previously in our garden just across the road.

Psococerastis gibbosa (Psocidae) the largets UK Barkfly. Quite widespread but appears to be uncommon: probably under recorded.

Very poor photo but it was dark and the beetle was moving but I'm fairly sure this is Rhyzobius lophanthae (Coccinellidae) a new ladybird sp. for me.

Trichopsocus brincki (Psocidae) A new Barkfly sp. for me. Probably quite widespread abut also probably under recorded. Thanks to @persmiseth.bsky.social for confirming.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

… Part 3: Cream-spot, Orange & Harlequin Ladybirds. #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

… Part 2: 2-spot, 7-spot, 10-spot & 18-spot Ladybirds ... #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

10 species of #ladybirds found yesterday on gravestones in Newington Cemetery, #Edinburgh. Surprisingly good haul (best of 2026 so far) despite the dreich weather. Part 1: Cream-streaked, Eyed & Larch Ladybirds … #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

Newington Cemetery; many species found under this Austrian pine tree.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Female Dotted Border, male Pale Brindled Beauty & female Chilenocaecilius ornatipennis from Grange Cemetery, #Edinburgh, yesterday. The latter a non-native #barkfly originally from S America; 1st recorded in UK in 2016. #moths #psocodea #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Highlights from Newington Cemetery, Edinburgh, today: Sphaeriestes castaneus (Salpingidae), Striped Ladybird (Coccinellidae), Western Conifer Seed Bug (Coreidae) & Ectopsocus axillaris (Ectopsocidae). #insects #beetles #hemiptera #psocodea #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Rabocerus gabrieli, #Salpingidae, found today in Morningside Cemetery, #Edinburgh. Nationally scarce. Small (3-4mm) & active in winter. My 66th record from Edinburgh’s cemeteries (+1 from Perthshire). #beetles #coleoptera #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Mixed species clusters of overwintering ladybirds from today’s visit to Grange Cemetery, #Edinburgh. Hoping to learn more about these clusters this winter. #ladybirds #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

Orange, Harlequin, Cream-spot & 10-spot Ladybirds. Also a Red-legged Shieldbug nymph.

10-spot, 2-spot, Harlequin & Cream-spot Ladybirds.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Western Conifer Seed Bug (Leptoglussus occidentalis) on gravestone under Austrian Pine in Newington Cemetery, #Edinburgh, this afternoon. My 1st record of this non-native bug originally from North America. #Hemiptera #Coreidae #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Highlights from #Edinburgh cemeteries last week: Male Pale Brindled Beauty, Ocys quinquestriatus (nationally scarce), cluster of 2-spot, Harlequin, 10-spot & Cream-spot Ladybirds & Buchananiella continua with Anthocoris nemorum. #insects #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

Cluster of 2-spot, Harlequin, 10-spot & Cream-spot Ladybirds.

2 Buchananiella continua (top) with Anthocoris nemorum.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Grypotes puncticollis found today on gravestone under pine in Morningside Cemetery, #Edinburgh. 3rd Scottish record I think. Associated with pine. #leafhopper #GrypotesPuncticollis #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Some additional photos of Neobisium carcinoides.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Some of yesterday’s records from Newington Cemetery, #Edinburgh. Highlight was Neobisium carcinoides, my 1st #pseudoscorpion on a gravestone. Also #beetle Phloiophilus edwardsii, #fly Drosophila suzukii (male) & #leafhopper Balclutha punctata. #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Yesterday’s records from Morningside Cemetery, #Edinburgh (VC83) included 3 species 1st recorded in Scotland (as far as I know) as part of #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity: Buchananiella continua, Peripsocus milleri & Acericerus heydenii. #iRecord #insects

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Thanks for making me aware! It’s a good site for wildlife.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Most excited about the barkfly.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Highlights from today’s visit to Grange Cemetery, #Edinburgh: Female Mottled Umber, Cuneopalpus cyanops (a barkfly), Rabocerus gabrieli & several species of ladybirds. #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

Mixed cluster of 2-spot, Harlequin, 10-spot and Cream-spot Ladybirds.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

My 1st ever record of an undescribed species of #Tephrochlamys. ID confirmed. Unlike other members of the genus, this species has a pair of presutural dorsocentral bristles. #Diptera #Heleomyzidae #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year! My 1st records for #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity for 2026, all from my local Morningside Cemetery, #Edinburgh: Acericerus heydenii, cluster of Red-legged Shieldbug nymph, Orange & Harlequin Ladybirds & Acompocoris alpinus. #iRecord #ladybirds

Cluster of Red-legged Shieldbug nymph, Orange & Harlequin Ladybirds.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

… part 2: female Winter Moth, Peripsocus milleri, Acericerus heydenii & 7-spot Ladybird. #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Some of today’s records of #insects from Morningside Cemetery, #Edinburgh, part 1: Orange & Harlequin Ladybirds, Phloiophilus edwardsii … #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

Cluster of Harlequin & Orange Ladybirds.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

… part 2: Epicaecilius pilipennis, Dromius quadrimaculatus, Juniper Shieldbug & a mystery Anthocoris. #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

A mystery Anthocoris sp. Not A. nemorum or A. sarothamni. Anyone?

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Collection of #insects found on gravestones in Comely Bank Cemetery, #Edinburgh, on 15 December, part 1: Tetratoma fungorum, female Mottled Umber & Cream-streaked Ladybird … #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Female Winter Moth walking across old spiderweb with Harlequin Ladybird hiding underneath. Spotted yesterday in Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh. #Moths #WinterMoth #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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The University of Edinburgh's Science Magazine @eusci.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

✨ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! 🍻 Special shout-out to our featured scientists: 🪲 @persmiseth.bsky.social , Lecturer in Animal Behaviour 🪰 @darrenobbard.bsky.social, Professor of Evoluntionary Genetics 🦋 Simon Martin, Royal Society University Research Fellow #ScienceCommunication

Bold green text reads ‘Pints with Scientists.’ Below, logos for the ‘University of Edinburgh Biological Society’ and ‘EuSci’ are displayed. Below the logos is a group photo from the event, with decorative animal illustrations around it

Polaroid-style collage of photos from the event, with decorative animal illustrations and a green background

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

I’m now pretty sure it’s this species. Where in the country was this?

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Cream-streaked Ladybird (Harmonia quadripunctata) from Warriston Cemetery, #Edinburgh, this morning. #Ladybirds #CemeteryWildlifeWatch recording activity on #iRecord.

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Per Smiseth @persmiseth.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

I’m wondering if it might be a female Kolbia quisquillarum. It’s not a species I’ve seen. A scarce species, so would be a good record.

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