Although it was still very cloudy today, the wind dropped and the temperature rose a little, which brought the inverts out of their shelters, and me out of the house with a camera. I found quite a few nice subjects … Continued
I love Hummingbird Hawkmoths. I also hate them, because the little bast darlings are so difficult to photograph. Honestly, they make dragons look easy. We generally get a few visits from them each year, usually in late August or September, … Continued
I said a few days ago that I thought gardens were going to be especially important for nectar-feeding insects this summer, because the lack of rainfall has left many wild places bare of flowers. I think my point was proved … Continued
I was pleased to see this little hoverfly this morning, because it’s a favourite species of mine. It’s one of only two that has this long snout, or rostrum, protecting its proboscis; it always reminds me of a Venetian Carnival … Continued
