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Sunday, June 11, 2017

11/06/2017 Too hot even for the insects today it seemed, almost no wind to cool things down,

Maximum temperature 30C, minimum 15C. 7 kmh W wind. Dry so far.

Yesterday's rose today.

Bombylius species...

as above...

as above.

Common red soldier beetle (Rhagonycha fulva)

Crane-fly I think!

Common lizard lying in the shade, too hot even for them.

Dianthus and ant.

Clover flower and small bug.

Love in a Mist with Sweet William.

Garlic drying in the sun.

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LindaJune 11, 2017 at 10:08 PM
Beautiful series, Diane! It is getting pretty hot here in Montreal as well!
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PamJune 12, 2017 at 2:57 AM
Girl friend I think you must sit out in that garden and wait for the bugs and bees to come around. Great shots as always. I actually grabbed the camera and headed out for a "ride around" today.....BACKROADS...I love riding and stopping here and there to take a pic.
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Stewart MJune 12, 2017 at 10:42 AM
Nice collection of creatures - the 'bee fly' beast is a cracker.

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
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Nancy ChanJune 12, 2017 at 11:19 AM
The rose in the 1st pic is so beautiful. I have not seen a rose in this colour! Very interesting insects. I am especially interested in the insect in the 2nd to 4th pic.
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11/06/2017 Too hot even for the insects today it seemed, almost no wind to cool things down,

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