Maximum temperature today 16C, minimum 7C. 5mm of rain measured this morning. 13 km/h North-westerly winds with gusts up to 28 km/h. We look though as if we are in for a cold weekend before it warms up again next Tuesday.
We had friends to lunch yesterday and it was a really nice day. We had drinks and starter course sat outside in the sun. I intended to take some photos but was too busy and forgot!!
Mylabris variablis on the Red Robin flowers.
As above only a little closer....
And another one on the dog rose.
Chafer beetle also on the Red Robin shrub.
A bumble bee on the sage.
Lace Border moth Scopula ornata.
another member of the Chafer family Oxythyrea funesta.
The Red Robin was busy today - A robber fly.
and what I believe to be a member of the soldier-fly family.
Azalea.
Iris.
Climbing rose.
You make the insects as interesting as the flowers, Diane.
ReplyDeleteWith the flowers I sort of expect and know what will be there, with the insects it is always a surprise 😊 Keep well Diane
DeleteBeautiful macros Diane, the Lace Border moth is so pretty, lovely colour. Your garden looks in full spring mode while mine is winding down for winter, still a few hardy bloomers though 😉 Your lunch alfresco in the French sunlight sounds a delight ✨
ReplyDeleteThanks Grace, I have sent the picture of the moth of for confirmed ID so I will update if I am wrong when I hear. The first time we have sat down outside this year!!!! Hope that all is well with you, Diane🌼
DeleteThe insects and the flowers make an excellent illustration of the beautiful balance between plants and animals.
ReplyDeleteIt is good when there are some pretty insects around, they are generally slower than birds to take photos of! Hope all is well, Diane
DeleteWOW....that first bug is one hairy bug! Love the flowers it is on though. So pretty. I love looking at your pics. So many little bugs and critters. Beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteThat is the Red Robin shrub, pretty all year round, flowering at the moment but red leaves for most of the year. Happy weekend, Diane
DeleteYou have made bugs beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandi, what a lovely comment. Have a good weekend Diane
DeleteVery beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Penny, hope all is well with you, happy weekend Diane
DeleteGreat entomological post. I am glad that you had weather nice enough to have lunch outside. It is getting pleasant here too. Today was up around 20 degrees and hummingbirds have returned.
ReplyDeleteHow I wish we had humming birds, the only time I have ever seen them is in Nevis. We have a colder weekend to look forward to then Spring returns on Tuesday buy the look of it! Hope you have a great weekend, take care Diane
DeleteThe flowers are very pretty and the insects are getting busy enjoying the spring flowers. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend to you also Nancy, thanks for the comment. Diane
DeleteIf ever a moth was aptly named that Lace Border Moth is it. All we have to do is change one vowel and it would be a Lace Birder Moth! Enjoy the weekend, Diane.
ReplyDeleteVery aptly named and I have had it confirmed that my ID was correct - a rare occasion with moths!!! Keep well Diane
DeleteGreat photos Diane, love those little visitors of yours.
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise, no insects out today, we had a frost this morning!!!! Keep well Diane
DeleteIris and rose are simply stunning, love your pictures as always☺
ReplyDeleteThanks Natalia, your comments are always welcome. Have a good day Diane
DeleteI love the contrast of that orange and black insect on the white background of flowers.
ReplyDeleteInteresting insect but being a blister beetle not a good idea to touch it! Cheers Diane
DeleteUtterly fabulous detail in your macro images of insects, Diane! I love the Mylabris variablis, and the Lace Border Moth is wonderful. Have a wonderful and frost-free week ahead - - - Richard
ReplyDeleteThat moth is just so pretty, I have never seen one before. I certainly hope the frosts are now finished, it is upsetting the garden!! Very best wishes Diane
DeleteThe Red Robin attracts a lot of insects. Hope you stayed warm over the weekend. Looking at snow here later this week.
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