Stunning, spiny-winged Gymnomus caesius males are out there holding territory on logs in woodland now...beautiful flies and very approachable! #heleomyzidae #spinywingedflies #allerthorpecommon @ynuorg.bsky.social @dipteristsforum.bsky.social

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If it hasn’t been published it has effectively not been done - a Classic Prof Simon leather quote highlighting the value of communicating the science once it has been done A celebration at @harperadamsuni.bsky.social for the new building opened in hour of the great man @royentsoc.bsky.social

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A fun couple of days working on by-catch including lots of Trichoptera (Caddis Flies) a few Neuroptera (Lacewings), one chunky Megaloptera (Alder Fly) and a couple of Plecoptera (Stoneflies). More records for the client, beyond Diptera. A close up of Agrypnia varia below dipteraid.co.uk/projects/

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Fungi are appearing in woods now, marking the start of Suillia season, as these spiny-winged flies hold territory atop their chosen cap. Suillia notata here at Cali Heath @yorkswildlife.bsky.social reserve today. ID help here... dipterists.org.uk/heleomyzid-s... @dipteristsforum.bsky.social

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Nothing confirmed yet Richard but two options being considered. We need to look at locations across the country to give all members a chance to attend … and we were in East Anglia last year!

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