Salix is Life - _TNY_4495
This was taken early in spring in Stockholm when there aren't many sources of food for pollinating insets to choose from.
This Salix was however an extremely popular option when I saw it in Åva-Stensjödal in the Tyresta National Park just south of Stockholm,Sweden, with all sorts of insects enjoying the pollen and nectar.
Here is a European peacock (Aglais io) refueling.
For a shot of it (or possibly another specimen) plus two different kinds of flies on the same Salix - have a look here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/49818016893
Salix is Life - _TNY_4495
This was taken early in spring in Stockholm when there aren't many sources of food for pollinating insets to choose from.
This Salix was however an extremely popular option when I saw it in Åva-Stensjödal in the Tyresta National Park just south of Stockholm,Sweden, with all sorts of insects enjoying the pollen and nectar.
Here is a European peacock (Aglais io) refueling.
For a shot of it (or possibly another specimen) plus two different kinds of flies on the same Salix - have a look here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/49818016893