Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)
Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)
Comma (Polygonia c-album)
An immature female Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo). Note the very distinctive white pseudo-pterostigma near the tip of each wing.
Broad-bodied Chaser (Libellula depressa)
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Bumble Bee (Bombus hortorum)
And then just like the Bee it was time for me for to move on to pastures new ... an afternoon visit to Thursley Common where the insect life was subtly different. (Details to follow soon).
Wherever you are ..... have an interesting wildlife weekend (if the weather permits!) ..... FAB.
that's the 2nd ringlet i've seen today on a UK blog. :) so beautiful.
ReplyDeletejust love that bee butt flying off!
Nice collection Frank. I have not seen a BB Chaser this year yet.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Your photos are always so impressive.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful collection of creatures - these are beautiful photos, especially the bee flying off.
ReplyDeleteSuch great pictures!! How do you get them to pose so nicely for you???
ReplyDeleteI love them all, Frank! But...the last photo with the fat bumble bee flying away with his pollen baskets full is my fav! It made me chuckle...
ReplyDeleteNice shots again Frank and a few useful tips on the dragonfly species! I will have to go back and look at my recently taken pictures of what I think are Common Darters, just to make sure!
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Oh I simply must choose a favorite of these and it would be the lovely Ringlet, had never seen one before, what a gorgeous shade of mink brown it is~
ReplyDeleteyou have such an assortment of winged insects to photograph; well done!
ReplyDeleteGreat set of images Frank, well captured. And the last one, excellent!...[;o)
ReplyDeleteHi Everyone. Thanks for the appreciative feedback.
ReplyDeleteThe weather conditions have been far from perfect for capturing quality images of any insects this season so for me it's just a matter of being patient and hoping they will perch just long enough!