Beefly - Bombylius species...
They fascinate me - especially the back legs 😊...
They really love the lavender...
As above.
Bumblebee on the cotoneaster...
as above.
Carnation and bud with a tiny insect.
Day Lilies
Bee Beetle (Trichius fasciatus) on the cotoneaster...
Rose Chafer (Cetonia aurata) on the cotoneaster.
Trichodes alvearius and yes, also on the cotoneaster!
Bumble bee.
Small White butterfly (Pieris rapae) on the lavender.
Californian poppy and the smallest spotted beetle ever. I have no idea what it is!
Echeveria coming into bud. I generally get one or two flowers, but this year there are a dozen or more.
Daddy longlegs; I think it is (Pholcus phalangioides).
N.B. My bird blog is updated HERE
Part 13 of the birds seen in Africa.
The Bombyllus really is interesting. Kudos to you on your insect knowledge, Diane.
ReplyDeleteThanks David I try to find names on what I can but not always possible!! Have a good day Diane
DeleteHi Diane! What beautiful are always yours pictures, these are stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove this bees in the flowers!! hugs!
Thnaks Gloria, always good to hear from you. Hope you are well. Diane
DeleteThat's an amazing little insect, the beefly. Loved seeing its photos and all the other insects. Brilliant shots as always Diane.
ReplyDeleteDenise it fascinates me watching that litlle guy. Glad you enjoyed the photos. Diane
DeleteIt’s good to see the bees. I haven’t seen too many this year but it’s been cold.
ReplyDeleteWe have lots of bumblebees but not many honey bees which is worrying. Have a good day Diane
DeleteWow Diane! Gorgeous photos of microlife! Especially the second photo is adorable and so funny! Kisses, my friend.
ReplyDeleteI also love that second photo, so funny. Hope you are well Diane
DeleteYou have a lot of patience to find and photograph all those charming insects.
ReplyDeleteEmma I am a very impatient person as my husband would tell you! We just have quite bit of choice re insects in the garden if the weather is reasonable. Take care Diane
DeleteI've never seen a Beefly. You got some fantastic shots of it in flight.
ReplyDeleteFunny little insects, but they also do a grat job of pollinating. Hope you are well Diane
DeleteGorgeous pictures of the insects and flowers.
ReplyDeleteThanks Betty, comment appreciated. Hope all is well Diane
DeleteHi Diane!
ReplyDeleteYep!! You definitively got yourself a great camera... it was really worthwhile and combined with your skills
yours photo are superb!
Sincere congrats, the beefly is not that easy to photograph!
Warm hugs and take care,
I am off again to Botswana (Okango this time) very soon!!
Oh, you are making me jealous again, I have always wanted to go to the Okavango!!
DeleteYou are right it is a great camera as I really have no clue what I am doing. I just point and shoot and the camera does the rest for me :-)
Thanks for your very kind comments, from you they are always very special, I wish I had just half of your skills.
Take care and warm hugs, (only 19C today!!) Diane
Great shot of the beefly! You take beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Nancy, amazing what a good camera can do! Keep well Diane
DeleteAMAZING shots Diane. My husband and I really loved the beefly pictures.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Pam, comment is well appreciated. Interesting little chap :-) Keep well Diane
DeleteGreat shots on the bee pics..wow! Thanks for always sharing, it brings a smile to my face.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the walk through your garden. Have a lovely weekend ahead.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, you've done it again. Such beautiful photo's, Diane. I'm loving all the colors!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Your macros are always such a pleasure to see Diane, you have the steadiest hands ☺ Hope you have some blue skies and lovely weather for the weekend ✨
ReplyDeleteOh that was funny Diane.. I remember that song also, had to zip over and watch it again, very good 😀😀
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