Maximum temperature today 30C, minimum 17C. Dry. 10km/h North-easterly winds with gusts up to 25 km/h.
Still many unknowns, ID is not easy !!!
Fritillary Butterfly but not sure which one....
As above...
As above.
Beetle, possibly one of the longhorns.
Unknown.
White tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris / lucorum).
Provençal fritillary (Melitaea deione)...
As above...
As above...
Pearly heath (Coenonympha arcania)...
As above.
Provençal fritillary (Melitaea deione)...
As above...
As above...
One of the Fritillaries, not sure which, on a buttercup.
Damselfly...
As above.
Moth, I think one of the Geometer moths...
As above...
As above.
Shield bug (Graphosoma italicum).
See also my Bird blog
Looks to me like you have been fritillaring your life away!
ReplyDeleteLOL they are so difficult to identify unless you see them with closed wings!! Hope you are having a good day.
DeleteLove this! The butterflies and the shield bug are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marie, so many insects there and mostly ones I do not see at home. Keep well Diane
DeleteYou are a macro master Diane, stunning shots, the butterflies are too gorgeous. Sounds like a pretty warm weekend ✨
ReplyDeleteHaha not the Nikon is a macro master. Take care and enjoy your trip despite the flight. Keep well Diane
DeleteDiane, these are truly outstanding, wonderful photo's. You are a master at photograph. I'm always happy to see you here!
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Thanks for the kind comment Sally, much appreciated. Keep well, Diane xx
DeleteWonderful macros of the butterflies and other insects! Our butterflies still have not recovered almost two years after Hurricane Irma. Only saw one on my wetlands walk this morning.
ReplyDeleteWe do not seem to have as many butterflies as in recent years. Thanks for the comment, Diane
DeleteOh wow - third shot down with the wings spread and taking in nectar - cool!
ReplyDeleteI also liked that shot, take off mode. Cheers Diane
DeleteWonderful pictures. You definitely have a knack.
ReplyDeleteThanks Emma, all because I have a good camera. Keep well Diane
DeleteI like your insects and flowers images.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy, they are fun to photograph. Keep well Diane
DeleteStunning captures, have a lovely week:)
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Natalia, you have a great weekend also. Diane
DeleteNice pic, especially Bumblebee insect
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit Vicky and comment much appreciated. Have a good week Diane
DeleteI can see why someone once described these pretty butterflies as 'flying flowers'. I loved your other pretty insects also, and your flowers are always a treat for the eyes. Thanks Diane and happy week to you :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a good description 'flying flowers' I like that. You have a happy week as well. Diane
DeleteAs always...AMAZING photos. I love your insect pics.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam, comment appreciated. Have a great weekend Diane
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