Plush
This is my first female Andrena fulva of the year, and I think she’s gorgeous in her red and black plush outfit. She’s about the size of a honey bee, and with that dramatic colouring is one of the most … Continued
Beeflywatch
“Where are all the mining bees?” I wailed at R the other day. “And bee flies! Other people are reporting bee flies, and we haven’t got any!” He made a noise of vague sympathy, while trying (and, I have to … Continued
Irresistible
Admit it – you’ll miss them when they’re gone. Won’t you? Well, I’ll definitely miss them when they’re gone, and these hairy-footed flower bees have quite short lives, so I can’t help but photograph them every time I see them. … Continued
Face furniture
Yes, it’s the same pulmonaria patch – and possibly even the same bee. But just look at his gorgeous furry feet, and his extraordinary face furniture! And marvel at the fact that he could swoop in on this plant at … Continued
The Very Hungry Ladybird
This one’s probably not for the squeamish – so if that’s you, I apologise. You can be thankful though that in a still photo you can’t see the unfortunate victim (which I think is some kind of cricket nymph) struggling … Continued
Mottled Umber
Though still tottering about like Mrs Overall, I did manage a walk today, and snapped a few birds around the village. But in the end I’ve chosen this moth, one of two Mottled Umbers that was resting on the back … Continued