Crowded Salix - _TNY_4492
Early in spring in Stockholm (yes, it's still early here), there aren't many sources of food for pollinating insets to choose from, but this Salix was an extremely popular option when I saw it with all sorts of insects enjoying the pollen and nectar.
The star of the shot is of course the European peacock (Aglais io), but to the left of it is a Empis borealis dancefly and then there is another fly up top for good measure.
Crowded Salix - _TNY_4492
Early in spring in Stockholm (yes, it's still early here), there aren't many sources of food for pollinating insets to choose from, but this Salix was an extremely popular option when I saw it with all sorts of insects enjoying the pollen and nectar.
The star of the shot is of course the European peacock (Aglais io), but to the left of it is a Empis borealis dancefly and then there is another fly up top for good measure.