Marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) on Jerusalem Cross flower (Lychnis x arkwrightii)
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Quote of the day:
“What wondrous life is this I lead!
Ripe apples drop about my head;
The luscious clusters of the vine
Upon my mouth do crush their wine;
The nectarine and curious peach
Into my hands themselves do reach;
Stumbling on melons, as I pass,
Ensnared with flowers, I fall on grass.”
~ Andrew Marvell
Forage in October for:
Sweet Chestnuts, Sloes, Dandelion Leaves, Rosehips, Hops, Walnuts, Haws (Hawthorn berries), Wild Strawberries, Cleavers, Burdock Roots, Rowan Berries
That is a gorgeous photo. I’ve been enjoying all the tiny pollinators on different flowers this year, teeny bees on Daisy Fleabane (Massachusetts). (Via Eliza’s blog)
Thanks. Yes, its been fun watching all the tiny insects on my bolting vegetables (carrots and parsnips). Don’t they just love ‘daisies’ and umbellifers! Eliza’s blog and Peter Hillman’s blog (check out https://petehillmansnaturephotography.wordpress.com/) are a constant source of wondrous images.
A well-appointed syrphid fly, certainly comfortable in its chosen perch–and gorgeous photo.
They are both rather perfect examples of their kind. Plus I really like those burning orange tones. 🙂