Dewy web on gorse

A misty morning, and the gorse bushes are covered in webs. Many of these webs may belong to the Autumn Webworm Hyphantria cunea. The species is native to America but has been introduced to Europe where it can be frequent in places.

The larvae feed in communal webs (hence the name 'Webworm')

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Doug Shepherd ^club

Excellent images Amelia. Not an easy subject in my experience.

4 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

A lovely series of these dewy webs, Amelia.

4 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

A wonderful trio of images Amelia............the dew-covered webs look amazing and you've captured them in fantastic detail.

I have to say that I prefer the look of the more structured web - as in your 2nd PiP, which is my favourite of the three. I

4 years ago.

Sarah O' ^club

Amelia, another great shot of your "webs"... well taken again Amelia... best wishes, Sarah

4 years ago.

Ed Synchro ^club

Nicely captured Amelia. The season is changing again!

4 years ago.

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