Marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) on Jerusalem Cross flower (Lychnis x arkwrightii)
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Quote of the day:
“Light nurtures beauty –
what is a potato to a cauliflower, or a lettuce to a turnip?
But darkness also has its arc. Notice the curves on a potato.
Those are the remainders of lost journeys, spent looking for light.
Hence the potato’s blind eyes. The bones of darkness have punctured them.”
~ Sumana R0y
Forage in January for:
Alexanders, Dandelion Leaves, Rosehips, Cleavers, Burdock Roots, Chickweed
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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. 🙂