An emerald colored dragonfly rests briefly on a twig.

The only one I've seen so far this year.

On Thistle

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Willow Emerald Damselfly resting on Branch

Szczerklina piaskowa (Ammophila sabulosa)

Close Up

Aricia agestis Underwing markings,

I’ve had a few colourful bugs visiting on my lavender already. The flowers are just about to open and then the bees will arrive! I hope you’ve had a great day and I thank you in advance for faving and commenting on my photos

Holland, MI

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Tiger Bee Fly (Xenox tigrinus) Females seek unprotected nests containing large carpenter bee (Xylocopa sp.) larvae. If successful, the female tiger bee fly lays her eggs in the nest, and her larvae feed on the carpenter bee larvae.

Maniola jurtina (male)

A male scarce chaser seen by the River Waveney, Suffolk.

A tiny Atala butterfly took its time and posed nicely for us.

Euclidia glyphica. A daytime flying moth which can be seen during sunny and warm overcast days.

Family Catocalines - Burnets - Companion Moth S:- Euclidia glyphica. May-July Flower Meadows, Woodlands 26-30mm Fairly common in Southern Half of UK and Welsh borders

1st July 2015