Waspish
I wasn’t really sure why she was flashing her mandibles at me, but I smiled back anyway – though I have to say that if it wasn’t for the fact that she’s only slightly more than an inch long, it … Continued
Spring green
“You’ve been having that conversation with yourself for a good ten minutes now!” said R. Actually, it was more like an hour. Stay in or go out? Cheltenham or somewhere else? Too early for Green Hairstreaks at such a high … Continued
Hanging on
Over the course of the few weeks of their lives, male plumpies become steadily paler as their pile becomes worn. If you compare today’s with this one, you’ll see what I mean. Within another month those that remain will be … Continued
In mourning
Yes – hello to you too. You didn’t have to stand on top of the rosemary and wave at me, actually: I’d already spotted you. The first site I checked for invertebrates today was this large rosemary bush, which is … 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