Maximum temperature here today 18⁰C, minimum 11⁰C. Rain measured this morning 5 mm. 17km/h South-Westerly winds with gusts up to 46 km/h.
It appears that there will still be a part 3 for May insects!! Perhaps it is good that we are having a few rainy days and I am not taking many photos in June as yet!!
Glanville fritillary butterfly (Melitaea cinxia).
Damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) Female.
Damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) Male...
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Damselfly (Calopteryx splendens or C Virgo!) Male.
Damselflies - (Coenagrion puella).
Bumblebee on the lavender.
There was quite an orgy going on with hundreds of these Graphosoma italicum mating making very sure they did not become extinct!!
As above...
As above.
Beetle longhorn (Rutpela_maculata). It was very windy and I was lucky to get any photo at all with the wind blowing the flower all over the place.
Coma butterfly (Polygonia c-album).
Green-veined white butterfly (Pieris napi).
Holly Blue butterfly (Celastrina argiolus).
Meadow brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina) male...
As above.
Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa Atlanta).
Scarce swallowtail butterfly (Iphiclides podalirius)...
As above.
My thanks to Richard for ID once again of some of the difficult (for me) insects. If you have not visited his blog I highly recommend it. Any mistakes on ID are very much my own as I sometimes think I know better than to ask!!!
Oh so beautiful photos darling
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Thank you for the visit and the comment. Have a good day. Diane
DeleteWell done, Diane. You really do have insect photography down to a science. Great images of a variety of species,
ReplyDeleteI wish I found the ID easier. I have a new lens on order so I might not have the non focus issues i have been having since I was in RSA. Looking forward to its arrival next week if the post is working properly! Have a good day, Diane
DeleteStunning photos!
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Thanks very much for the visit and the comment. Have a great week. Diane
DeleteHi Diane - fantastic shots ... they really highlight the insects beauty and differences. Gorgeous - all the best Hilary
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Hilary, I am daily amazed just how much insect wildlife there is around us!! Keep well, Diane
DeleteAren’t those damselflies spectacular in colour. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteMarie they really are beautiful but I find ID very difficult!! Take care Diane
DeleteLoved 'em! Thanks Diane :)
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely splendid array of insects, Diane, and superbly photographed too. It's many years since I've seen a Scarce Swallowtail, and when I did my photos weren't a patch on yours! Thank you for the mention - always happy to help if I can.
ReplyDeleteTake great care and stay safe - - - Richard
I have far better photos of the swallowtail than these. It was also a bit chewed up by the look of it!! Thanks for all your help it is so appreciated.
DeleteYes keep well and stay safe, I think it is going to be a while before we enjoy a meal out as things are. Cheers Diane
Your link is a great addition to 'My Corner of the World' this week!
ReplyDeleteThanks Betty, always a pleasure to join you. Keep well Diane
DeleteGramsofina(?)..( not at all sure I got that right even 6 seconds after reading it).. anyway, those were great pictures..even after your explanation, I had to look twice to realize each picture was two of them )) and not a butterfly shaped creature ...gosh you have a great eye, you make great pictures and know so much about the insects. I’m in awe. (And I will go back now and learn the name of that insect that is so busy procreating.,I do want to learn it, just was afraid I’d lose my comment if I scrolled back to check! ... I really enjoyed this post.
ReplyDeleteLOL - Graphosoma italicum. Thanks for the very kind comment, I wish I knew a lot more about insects, some I can ID but others like the hoverflies can be pretty much impossible at times and the damselflies I have to ask Richard. Glad you enjoyed the post though, that is the important thing. Stay well and keep safe, Diane
DeleteBeautiful close up photos of insects. Love the dragonflies photos. Stay healthy and stay safe.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy, Glad you liked these photos. Hope all is well with you and the family. Take care, Diane
DeleteGREAT shots!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam, comment appreciated. Keep well Diane
DeleteBeautiful pics....I so need to find my mojo and start taking pics again. I did a blog on the difference of a dragonfly and a Damselfly....need to locate that and read again.
ReplyDeletePam you have had a lot to do and much on your mind recently. You will soon get back to taking pics again. Stay safe Diane
DeleteFantastic photos. There is always so much going on in a garden.
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Thank you Amalia, the insects are an interesting world. Keep well, Diane
DeleteLots of mating going on in your backyard. Amazing the many colors of the damselflies. Always enjoy seeing your excellent photos of the insects. Makes me miss Joan's posts.
ReplyDeleteGaelyn I also miss Joan's posts, I wish she would get back to blogging again but I know the WiFi is a problem for her. Keep well and have a good weekend Diane
DeleteFascinating and beautiful, thank you Diane :) Happy day to you!
ReplyDeleteHi Denise, thanks for the visit and the comment, glad you enjoyed all these insects. Keep well, Diane
DeleteYou always find the most interesting to photograph, and you're a pro! Love these, Diane.
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LOL certainly not a pro but I enjoy trying to get as good as possible. Take care and stay safe Diane xox
DeleteI love the colours of both the male and female Damselfly.
ReplyDeleteThey are very beautiful and if the sun shines they really look great. Happy Sunday, cheers Diane
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