Maximum temperature today 21C, minimum 12C. 10 mm of very welcome rain measured this morning. 19km/h North-westerly winds with gusts up to 44 km/h.
Gatekeeper butterfly (Pyronia tithonus).
Common Wall Lizard (Podarcis Muralis).
Speckled wood (Pararge aegeria).
I think this is one of the Potter wasps (or mason wasps), (Eumeninae).
A hopper unidentified in the bathroom!!! Probably a cricket but the long antennae are almost invisible. Maybe a mole cricket?
Jersey Tiger Moth (Euplagia quadripunctaria). Taken from outside of the window....
and from the inside.
A bumble bee on the lavender.
Our first sunflower of the year in the garden...
With a bee and another insect, possibly a different kind of bee (?) that kept trying to bomb the first one.
Flowers from the sweetcorn plants...
and the first view of tassels on the cobs forming. Yum yum.
A rose after the rain.
Multiple sunflowers.
And my favourite shot of the week the moon with the leaves of the cherry tree in the foreground. Think this is my best shot ever of the moon.
See also my Bird blog
Hi Diane - love them all ... I want to mention the little 'common wall lizard' - wonderful. All beautiful photos - but as you say the moon shines down ... and so glad they're all labelled (or near enough) - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHilary we have lots of lizards here, I love them. We used to have Green Lizards as well but I have not seen any this year :-( Hope all is well, have a good day Diane
DeleteYour temperature is perfect, Diane, and I am glad to hear that you got the rain you need. As always, your pictures of insects are very compelling.
ReplyDeleteTemperature perfect for you maybe but we are both wearing jerseys again!!! The rain looks like it will be around more this week, great for the garden but I just hope it clears for our visitors as sight seeing in the rain is no fun! Cheers Diane
DeleteLove these, Diane. I've been wanting sunflowers forever, but cannot get them to grow. :(
ReplyDeleteYour photo's are always amazing! Enjoy your visitor's.
xoxo
Sally the sunflowers that have grown are the odd few I scattered in odd beds, the main bulk I planted, not one came up!!! Thanks looking forward to seeing M & M. Take care Diane xx
Deletefantastic shots!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandi, enjoy your week. Diane
DeleteYour flowers and insects are enchanting. It's a wonder that wasp doesn't fall apart with no waist.
ReplyDeleteI agree they are particularly thin but guess there must be some strong body attachment! Keep well Diane
DeleteBEAUTIFUL pics!! I love all the little critters you find to photograph. Mole Cricket?? Never heard of that, we have what we call Cave Crickets but they have a rounder body, sort like they were mated with spiders. I so dislike them. Crickets don't bother me but since spiders do and these remind me of spiders I took a flat out, right on the spot ....DISLIKE.
ReplyDeleteCrickets are not a problem though I prefer they stay out of the house! Hope you are feeling better, take care Diane
DeleteAll the flowers are beautiful but I like the sunflowers best. And that shot of moon is over the top.
ReplyDeleteGaelyn I think I need to blow that moon shot up and hang it on the wall, I am never going to get another one like that I am quite sure. Keep well Diane
DeleteThose captures are perfect!☺
ReplyDeleteThanks Natalia, I hope it stays warm enough for the insects to be about a bit longer yet. Keep well Diane
DeleteGreat photos from your garden. Love the rose after the rain and also the last one of the moon. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThanks you too. Keep well Diane
DeleteI wouldn't be getting too close to the wasp. I hear they have a nasty sting.
ReplyDeleteMy husband has been stung a few times, yes not nice!! Cheers Diane
Delete21C how lovely Diane, add in a wee bit of rain, perfect! Beautiful series of macros. Your moon shot is really special, gorgeous 💙
ReplyDeleteI have to say I am delighted with that moon shot but it has taken me a long time to get a good one! Keep well Diane
DeleteYour favorite shot of the week is mine too! Awesome photo.
ReplyDeleteI was over the moon with that photo 😊 Keep well Diane
DeleteLove the insects. That last photo is a keeper, Diane.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marie, I was delighted with that shot I must say. Have a good day Diane
DeleteI always find your insect photos fascinating, and love the beautiful flowers! Great moon shot also. Happy Day to you Diane :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise, I love to try and please. Keep well Diane
DeleteHi Diane, what beautiful are always yours pictures really enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteLove sunflowers!!! xoxo
Thanks Gloria, keep well Diane.
DeleteLove all your shots especially the sunflowers and the moon
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane, I was very happy with the moon shot :-) Hope all well, t'other Diane
DeleteLovely photos as always. I love the macro shots of the sunflowers.
ReplyDeleteProbably the best sunflower shot I have ever taken :-) St Lourdes at the moment you would love it here. Take care Diane
DeleteA great bounty of critters and flowers! Especially love the butterfly the lizard and the two-sided moth photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much for the kind comment. Have a good day Diane
DeleteAwesome shots. You are a talented photographer!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the very kind comment much appreciated. Have a good day Diane
DeleteWonderful photography, Diane, and some very interesting subjects on view too! That cricket looks to be quite a beastie. I keep hoping that one day I'll see a Jersey Tiger.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a great time. Things are improving here. Take good care. My very best wishes - - - Richard
Hope your visit is a fun and memorable one. Lots of insects in your garden today!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photography. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat lizard is tres cool!😊
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