I noticed today in Craiglockart Dell along the Water of Leith that the teasels were literally buzzing with bees and hoverflies. Almost all the hoverflies were Epistrophe grossulariae (which as far as I know doesn't have a common name). These two posed nicely for me:
Today I was also delighted to receive my copy of Britain's Hoverflies, which I finally got round to ordering a few days ago! It looks to be an excellent guide to this interesting group of insects.
Sometimes I can't believe how much I don't know. (and how much you do!) I do understand how lovely it must have been out in that meadow with the buzzing in the sunshine.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great photograph.
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Happy August Wishes.
All the best Jan
I'm sure I couldn't tell the differences between a bee and a overfly!
ReplyDeleteHi Sallie, it's always lovely t be surrounded by hoverflies and bees!
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Jeff - it's tricky at first, but once you get your eye in it becomes easier.
Teasel is all dry here now. People are collecting some for winter decorations and centerpieces.
ReplyDeleteHi RG yes teasel makes a lovely decoration
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