I have had a quiet day today but did have a long walk this morning. Tomorrow I will have a wander into town and see what there is to see.
All todays pictures are insects. I’ll start with Honey Bees collecting pollen from St John’s Wart.
Almost a full load, the orange blobs are pollen sacks.
This one has it’s head in focus.
This is a Dance Fly, Empis sp.
This one is awaiting a further look through the book. Had a look or several looks and am going for Rhipidia maculata.
That’s all for today.
Another cracking selection Adrian, the last one's interesting...no idea what it is though!...[;o)
ReplyDeleteTrevor the light was perfect, bright but overcast, the wind was very gusty. Rarely can one have it all.
DeleteThe Whatsit was on a Bracken frond and very lively. I upped the magnification to 3X but then couldn't find it.
The dance fly looks metallic. Minute perfection! Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteMarie, there are dozens of them and most have a metallic sheen, some are blue, others green but the most common here is a gold colour.
DeleteMore inspiring macro work, Adrian. Delightful! I wish, like the bee, I could get my head in focus!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes - - - Richard
Richard, it is always the problem with macro unless I find a dead insect and focus stack it.
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