Starting new thread with this tiny speedy critter (best viewed full screen) in real time, what moves this fast?
Be two snails racing up the wall next! Lol
Link back to 2019 thread ... https://community.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/f/all-creatures/200031/all-about-insects-2019/1278648#1278648
2013 photos & vids here
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Unknown said:You certainly don't want for colour in those shots and great detail on the bees too. You've got Common Carders if you were wondering.
Thanks Nige, I struggle with getting the right ID of bees, well, most insect TBH
Mike
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gaynorsl said:I knew there was a flower I wanted to get!!! Lovely Mike, when I can get out I will acquire some of those, the flowers I mean and hope the bees arrive.
Erysimum took a year to establish, but once established, it became a popular haunt for feeding bees.
You can get yellow and blue/mauve plants as well as red, and I bought some more yesterday.
More common carder bees on the erysimum.
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Regards, Hazel
Unknown said:wonderful pics Mike, what a cheery sight with colour, flowers and bees :)
Thank you
Probably a common carder bee, having a feed, definitely on buttercups....
The erysimum was playing host to lots of bees of many varieties yesterday though I only managed to get a few decent photos.
BTW, if I've ID any incorrectly, please do correct me.
Red Tailed Bumble Bee
Common Carder Bee
White Tailed Bumblebee
Best wishes
Hazel in Southwest France