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Robert Thompson’s interest in natural history began during his childhood explorations of a large parkland estate where he grew up. He is a freelance natural history photographer and author with a number of well-known publications to his credit on natural history and nature photography. He has also been a major contributor to many other natural history publications in Britain and Europe. He is widely acknowledged as a specialist in close-up and macro photography and a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and the Irish Photographic Federation.

As an active conservationist, he has worked on several high-profile natural history recording projects in Ireland for the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, National Parks and Wildlife Service in the Republic of Ireland and television. He has a particular interest in and specialist knowledge about dragonflies, butterflies and moths.

His work is widely published in the UK, Ireland and internationally. He is a frequent writer and contributor to the photographic press and other natural history publications and has had several solo exhibitions of his work including the aerial landscape collection from the highly acclaimed Natural History of Ulster His work has also been featured in Nikon Pro magazine and Nikon UK.
Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) Peatlands Park, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, October.
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Robert Thompson / Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) Peatlands Park, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, October.
Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) camouflaged and resting in leaf litter, Huntly Wood, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, December.
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Robert Thompson / Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) camouflaged and resting in leaf litter, Huntly Wood, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, December.
Four spotted chaser (Libellula quardrimaculata) Montiaghs Moss NNR, Aghalee, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, June.
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Robert Thompson / Four spotted chaser (Libellula quardrimaculata) Montiaghs Moss NNR, Aghalee, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, June.
Tongue orchid (Serapias lingua) flower, Pagi, Corfu.
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Robert Thompson / Tongue orchid (Serapias lingua) flower, Pagi, Corfu.
Oleander Hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii) resting, Southern Sicily, Italy. March.
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Robert Thompson / Oleander Hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii) resting, Southern Sicily, Italy. March.
Moth (Zygaena osterodensis) feeding on flower, Viscos, Pyrenees National Park, France, July.
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Robert Thompson / Moth (Zygaena osterodensis) feeding on flower, Viscos, Pyrenees National Park, France, July.
Variable damselfly (Coenagrion pulchellum) Brackagh Moss Natural Nature Reserve, Portadown, County Armagh. Northern Ireland, June.
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Robert Thompson / Variable damselfly (Coenagrion pulchellum) Brackagh Moss Natural Nature Reserve, Portadown, County Armagh. Northern Ireland, June.
River Gave de Gavarnie with Cirque du Gavarnie in the distance, Pyrenees National Park, France, June 2013.
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Robert Thompson / River Gave de Gavarnie with Cirque du Gavarnie in the distance, Pyrenees National Park, France, June 2013.
Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon brittannicus) resting on Ragged robin flowers, Norfolk Broads, UK June
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Robert Thompson / Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon brittannicus) resting on Ragged robin flowers, Norfolk Broads, UK June
Owlfly sulphur (Libelloides coccajus) on flower, near Gavarnie, Pyrenees National Park, France, June.
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Robert Thompson / Owlfly sulphur (Libelloides coccajus) on flower, near Gavarnie, Pyrenees National Park, France, June.
Silkmoth (Pseudautomeris luteata) male, Maua da Serra, Brazil. Controlled conditions.
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Robert Thompson / Silkmoth (Pseudautomeris luteata) male, Maua da Serra, Brazil. Controlled conditions.
River flowing from Lac de Gaube, Pyrenees National Park, Hautes Pyrenees, France, July 2013.
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Robert Thompson / River flowing from Lac de Gaube, Pyrenees National Park, Hautes Pyrenees, France, July 2013.
Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) flower, Clare Glen, Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
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Robert Thompson / Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) flower, Clare Glen, Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
European common frog (Rana temporaria) on rock by waterfall, near Lac des Gloriettes dam, Pyrenees National Park, France, June.
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Robert Thompson / European common frog (Rana temporaria) on rock by waterfall, near Lac des Gloriettes dam, Pyrenees National Park, France, June.
Close up of eyespot of Silkmoth (Caligula thibeta) from Southern China. Controlled conditions.
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Robert Thompson / Close up of eyespot of Silkmoth (Caligula thibeta) from Southern China. Controlled conditions.
Black veined white butterfly (Aporia crataegi) on grass, Gavarnie-Gedre, Pyrenees National Park, France, June.
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Robert Thompson / Black veined white butterfly (Aporia crataegi) on grass, Gavarnie-Gedre, Pyrenees National Park, France, June.
Blasker sound, viewed form Blasket Island Boat station, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland, November 2012
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Robert Thompson / Blasker sound, viewed form Blasket Island Boat station, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland, November 2012
Tranarossan Bay, near Melmore Head, Rosguill Peninsula, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, August 2011
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Robert Thompson / Tranarossan Bay, near Melmore Head, Rosguill Peninsula, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, August 2011
Crab spider (Thomisus onustus) in flower, Fort de Rimplas, Mercantour National Park, Provence, France, June.
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Robert Thompson / Crab spider (Thomisus onustus) in flower, Fort de Rimplas, Mercantour National Park, Provence, France, June.
Cleg fly (Haematopa pulvialis) adult at rest on bog myrtle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, July
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Robert Thompson / Cleg fly (Haematopa pulvialis) adult at rest on bog myrtle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, July
Pearly heath butterfly (Coenonympha arcania) on flower head, near Viscos, Pyrenees National Park, France, July.
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Robert Thompson / Pearly heath butterfly (Coenonympha arcania) on flower head, near Viscos, Pyrenees National Park, France, July.
Variable damselfly (Coenagrion pulchellum) on reed stalk, Brackagh Moss NNR, Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, June
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Robert Thompson / Variable damselfly (Coenagrion pulchellum) on reed stalk, Brackagh Moss NNR, Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, June
Beach and cliffs east of Ballintoy village, North Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, July 2011
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Robert Thompson / Beach and cliffs east of Ballintoy village, North Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, July 2011
Conehead mantis (Empusa pennata) male nymph on Naked man orchid (Orchis italica) Niscemi, Sicily, April.
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Robert Thompson / Conehead mantis (Empusa pennata) male nymph on Naked man orchid (Orchis italica) Niscemi, Sicily, April.
Lighthouse on Fanad Head at sunset, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, UK, August 2011
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Robert Thompson / Lighthouse on Fanad Head at sunset, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, UK, August 2011
Burnt tip orchid (Neotinea ustulata) in flower, Puerto de San Gloria, Potes, Picos de Europa, northern Spain, May.
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Robert Thompson / Burnt tip orchid (Neotinea ustulata) in flower, Puerto de San Gloria, Potes, Picos de Europa, northern Spain, May.
Razorbill (Alca torda) in flight, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland, June
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Robert Thompson / Razorbill (Alca torda) in flight, Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland, June
Gannet (Morus bassanus) coming into land on Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland, May.
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Robert Thompson / Gannet (Morus bassanus) coming into land on Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland, May.
A cascade of waterfalls falling over a cliff in woodlands. Plitvice National Park, Croatia, May 2010.
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Robert Thompson / A cascade of waterfalls falling over a cliff in woodlands. Plitvice National Park, Croatia, May 2010.
Aerial view of the Dooey Peninsula and Ballyness Bay north of Gortahork, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, September 2009
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Robert Thompson / Aerial view of the Dooey Peninsula and Ballyness Bay north of Gortahork, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, September 2009
Aerial view of Black Strand beach, Malin Head, looking towards Trawbreaga Bay, Malin Head, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, September 2009
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Robert Thompson / Aerial view of Black Strand beach, Malin Head, looking towards Trawbreaga Bay, Malin Head, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, September 2009
Military orchid {Orchis militaris} close up of flowers, Europe
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Robert Thompson / Military orchid {Orchis militaris} close up of flowers, Europe
Aerial view of cliffs at Bunglass bay, Slieve League, west of Kilcar and Killybegs, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, January 2009
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Robert Thompson / Aerial view of cliffs at Bunglass bay, Slieve League, west of Kilcar and Killybegs, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, January 2009
Aerial view of Carrickarade Island, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, September 2009
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Robert Thompson / Aerial view of Carrickarade Island, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, September 2009
Aerial view of the Dooey Peninsula and Ballyness Bay, north of Gortahork, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, September 2009
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Robert Thompson / Aerial view of the Dooey Peninsula and Ballyness Bay, north of Gortahork, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, September 2009
Aerial view of Malin Head, looking east towards Breasty Bay, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, September 2009
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Robert Thompson / Aerial view of Malin Head, looking east towards Breasty Bay, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland, September 2009
Scalloped hook-tip moth (Falcaria lacertinaria) camouflaged as leaf, Lackan Bog, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, July
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Robert Thompson / Scalloped hook-tip moth (Falcaria lacertinaria) camouflaged as leaf, Lackan Bog, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, July
Aerial view of the Mussenden Temple and beach, Castlerock, north coast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, September 2009
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Robert Thompson / Aerial view of the Mussenden Temple and beach, Castlerock, north coast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, September 2009
Bulrush wainscot moth (Nonagria typhae) Ballykinler Dunes, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, September
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Robert Thompson / Bulrush wainscot moth (Nonagria typhae) Ballykinler Dunes, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, September
Aerial view of Portbraddan and Whitepark Bay, north coast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, September 2009
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Robert Thompson / Aerial view of Portbraddan and Whitepark Bay, north coast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, September 2009
Aerial view of the East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, September 2009
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Robert Thompson / Aerial view of the East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, September 2009
Aerial view of the East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, September 2009
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Robert Thompson / Aerial view of the East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, September 2009
The brick moth (Agrochola circellaris) camouflaged on falled oak leaf, Annagarriff Wood NNR, Peatlands, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, October
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Robert Thompson / The brick moth (Agrochola circellaris) camouflaged on falled oak leaf, Annagarriff Wood NNR, Peatlands, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, October
Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) on flower, Selshion Moss, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, May
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Robert Thompson / Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) on flower, Selshion Moss, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, May
Treble bar moth (Aplocera plagiata) Murlough NNR, County Down, NOrthern Ireland, UK, July
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Robert Thompson / Treble bar moth (Aplocera plagiata) Murlough NNR, County Down, NOrthern Ireland, UK, July
Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) flowering in woodland, Clare Glen, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, March
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Robert Thompson / Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) flowering in woodland, Clare Glen, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, March
Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon brittannicus) resting on flag iris, Norfolk Broads, UK June
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Robert Thompson / Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon brittannicus) resting on flag iris, Norfolk Broads, UK June
Yellow antler fungus (Calocera viscosa) amongst fruiting bodies of lichen, Annagarriff Wood NNR, Peatlands, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, October
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Robert Thompson / Yellow antler fungus (Calocera viscosa) amongst fruiting bodies of lichen, Annagarriff Wood NNR, Peatlands, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, October
Small eggar moth (Eriogaster lanestris) Monmurray, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, UK, February
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Robert Thompson / Small eggar moth (Eriogaster lanestris) Monmurray, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, UK, February
Scarlet elf cup fungus (Sarcoscypha coccinea) growing amongst moss, Clare Glen, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, February
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Robert Thompson / Scarlet elf cup fungus (Sarcoscypha coccinea) growing amongst moss, Clare Glen, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, February
Green silver-lines moth (Pseudoips fagana britannica) Lackan bog, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK
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Robert Thompson / Green silver-lines moth (Pseudoips fagana britannica) Lackan bog, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK
Scarce umber moth (Agriopis aurantiaria) camouflaged on discoloured oak leaf, Rehaghy Mountain, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK, November
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Robert Thompson / Scarce umber moth (Agriopis aurantiaria) camouflaged on discoloured oak leaf, Rehaghy Mountain, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK, November
Black and red froghopper (Cercopis vulnerata) East of Monte St Angelo, Gargano, Italy, April
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Robert Thompson / Black and red froghopper (Cercopis vulnerata) East of Monte St Angelo, Gargano, Italy, April
Scarce silver-lines moth (Bena bicolorana) on underside of Oak leaf, UK
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Robert Thompson / Scarce silver-lines moth (Bena bicolorana) on underside of Oak leaf, UK
Marsh helleborine {Epipactis palustris} flowers, The Bull NNR, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, July
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Robert Thompson / Marsh helleborine {Epipactis palustris} flowers, The Bull NNR, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, July
Mottled umber moth (Erannis defoliaria) on fallen leaves, Belvoir Park Forest, Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, February
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Robert Thompson / Mottled umber moth (Erannis defoliaria) on fallen leaves, Belvoir Park Forest, Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, February
Garden tiger moth {Arctia caja} Republic of Ireland
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Robert Thompson / Garden tiger moth {Arctia caja} Republic of Ireland
Man standing in Moses walk cave, Marble Arch Caves, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, UK
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Robert Thompson / Man standing in Moses walk cave, Marble Arch Caves, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, UK
Final instar caterpillar larva of the Deaths head hawkmoth {Acherontia atropos} from Mediterranean and North Africa
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Robert Thompson / Final instar caterpillar larva of the Deaths head hawkmoth {Acherontia atropos} from Mediterranean and North Africa
Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) on Buddleia flowers, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, August
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Robert Thompson / Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) on Buddleia flowers, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, August
Southern hawker dragonfly (Aeshna cyanea) resting on willowherb plant, immature female, Derbyshire, UK, July
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Robert Thompson / Southern hawker dragonfly (Aeshna cyanea) resting on willowherb plant, immature female, Derbyshire, UK, July
Poplar grey moth (Acronicta megacephala) resting on branch, Rehaghy Mountain, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK, June
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Robert Thompson / Poplar grey moth (Acronicta megacephala) resting on branch, Rehaghy Mountain, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK, June
Small elephant hawkmoth (Deilephlia porcellus) on Willowherb flowers, Killard Point NNR, Strangford, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, July
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Robert Thompson / Small elephant hawkmoth (Deilephlia porcellus) on Willowherb flowers, Killard Point NNR, Strangford, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, July
Pink-barred sallow moth (Xanthia togata) camouflaged amongst fading / diseased leaves, Annaloughan Bog, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK, August
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Robert Thompson / Pink-barred sallow moth (Xanthia togata) camouflaged amongst fading / diseased leaves, Annaloughan Bog, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK, August
Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) on Buddleia flowers, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, August
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Robert Thompson / Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) on Buddleia flowers, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, August
Ghost orchid {Epipogium aphyllum} Black Forest, Germany, July
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Robert Thompson / Ghost orchid {Epipogium aphyllum} Black Forest, Germany, July
Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) resting on Greater stitchwort flower, River Bann, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, May
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Robert Thompson / Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) resting on Greater stitchwort flower, River Bann, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, May
Herb robert {Geranium robertianum} flower, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
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Robert Thompson / Herb robert {Geranium robertianum} flower, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) resting on flower, Montiaghs Moss NNR, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
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Robert Thompson / Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) resting on flower, Montiaghs Moss NNR, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
High Brown Fritillary butterfly (Argynnis adippe) Mercantour National Park, Provence, France, June.
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Robert Thompson / High Brown Fritillary butterfly (Argynnis adippe) Mercantour National Park, Provence, France, June.
Oak bracket fungus (Inonotus dryadeus) growing on tree trunk, Deerpark NNR, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, January
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Robert Thompson / Oak bracket fungus (Inonotus dryadeus) growing on tree trunk, Deerpark NNR, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, January
Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) on route de Turni, North of Moulinet, Mercantour National Park, Provence, France, June.
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Robert Thompson / Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) on route de Turni, North of Moulinet, Mercantour National Park, Provence, France, June.
Nut-tree tussock moth (Colocasia coryli) resting on branch, UK _
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Robert Thompson / Nut-tree tussock moth (Colocasia coryli) resting on branch, UK _
Heath dog violet {Viola canina} flowering on sand dunes, Murlough National Nature Reserve, Dundrum, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK
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Robert Thompson / Heath dog violet {Viola canina} flowering on sand dunes, Murlough National Nature Reserve, Dundrum, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK
Close up of Northern emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora arctica) resting on flower, Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland, July
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Robert Thompson / Close up of Northern emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora arctica) resting on flower, Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland, July
Northern eggar moth (Lasiocampa quercus callunae) Mullnakill NNR, Peatlands, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, June
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Robert Thompson / Northern eggar moth (Lasiocampa quercus callunae) Mullnakill NNR, Peatlands, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, June
Bee orchid {Ophrys apifera} flower, Lisadain, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK
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Robert Thompson / Bee orchid {Ophrys apifera} flower, Lisadain, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK
Man in the New Chamber, Marble Arch Caves, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, UK, February 1991
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Robert Thompson / Man in the New Chamber, Marble Arch Caves, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, UK, February 1991
Common inkcap fungus {Corprinus atramentarius} Peatlands Park, Annagarriff Wood NNR, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
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Robert Thompson / Common inkcap fungus {Corprinus atramentarius} Peatlands Park, Annagarriff Wood NNR, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Red-eyed tree frog {Agalychnis callidryas} resting in Bromeliad flower, Nicaragua, June
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Robert Thompson / Red-eyed tree frog {Agalychnis callidryas} resting in Bromeliad flower, Nicaragua, June
Common banded / Grove snail {Cepaea nemoralis} two showing different shell patterns, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland
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Robert Thompson / Common banded / Grove snail {Cepaea nemoralis} two showing different shell patterns, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland
Magpie moth (Abraxas grossulariata) Rostrevor Oakwood NNR, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, August
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Robert Thompson / Magpie moth (Abraxas grossulariata) Rostrevor Oakwood NNR, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, August
Close up of markings on Deaths head hawkmoth {Acherontia atropos} Donaghcloney, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
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Robert Thompson / Close up of markings on Deaths head hawkmoth {Acherontia atropos} Donaghcloney, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Long John Silver stalactite in the Marble Arch Caves, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, UK, January 1995
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Robert Thompson / Long John Silver stalactite in the Marble Arch Caves, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, UK, January 1995
Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) at rest, male, Hampshire, UK, June
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Robert Thompson / Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) at rest, male, Hampshire, UK, June
Tree lungwort (Lobaria pulmonaria) and moss on bark, Glen Wood, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, UK, February
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Robert Thompson / Tree lungwort (Lobaria pulmonaria) and moss on bark, Glen Wood, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, UK, February
Blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans) Selshion Moss, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, June
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Robert Thompson / Blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans) Selshion Moss, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, June
Lilac beauty moth (Apeira syringaria) resting on branch amongst fungi and ivy, Annagarriff Wood NNR, Peatlands, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, July
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Robert Thompson / Lilac beauty moth (Apeira syringaria) resting on branch amongst fungi and ivy, Annagarriff Wood NNR, Peatlands, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, July
Brown hawker dragonfly (Aeshna grandis) male resting on Bindweed, Brackagh Moss NNR, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, July
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Robert Thompson / Brown hawker dragonfly (Aeshna grandis) male resting on Bindweed, Brackagh Moss NNR, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, July
Large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) on Buddleia flowers, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, August
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Robert Thompson / Large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) on Buddleia flowers, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, August
Clustered bonnet fungus (Mycena inclinata) growing on fallen log, Clare Glen, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK
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Robert Thompson / Clustered bonnet fungus (Mycena inclinata) growing on fallen log, Clare Glen, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK
Lappet moth (Gastropacha quercifolia ab. daimatina) camouflaged amongst leaf litter, Kent, UK, July
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Robert Thompson / Lappet moth (Gastropacha quercifolia ab. daimatina) camouflaged amongst leaf litter, Kent, UK, July
Elephant hawkmoth (Deilephlia elpenor) on Honeysuckle flower, Brackagh Moss NNR, Portadown, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, June
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Robert Thompson / Elephant hawkmoth (Deilephlia elpenor) on Honeysuckle flower, Brackagh Moss NNR, Portadown, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, June
Irish damselfly (Coenagrion lunulatum) male, Montiaghs Moss NNR, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, June
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Robert Thompson / Irish damselfly (Coenagrion lunulatum) male, Montiaghs Moss NNR, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, June
Diving beetle (Dytiscus circumcintus) underwater, Montiaghs Moss NNR, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
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Robert Thompson / Diving beetle (Dytiscus circumcintus) underwater, Montiaghs Moss NNR, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
Holly blue butterfly (Celastrina argiolus) on bluebell flowers, Rostrevor Oakwood NNR, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, May
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Robert Thompson / Holly blue butterfly (Celastrina argiolus) on bluebell flowers, Rostrevor Oakwood NNR, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, May