Saturday, November 14, 2009

What is it that I see on honeysuckle in my garden?

This insect feeds on flowers,about the size of large moth,looks to be coloured like a bee,but when it flies,its very quick and hovers like a humming bird.

What is it that I see on honeysuckle in my garden?
hummingbird moth - lots of spottings this year in the uk.
Reply:is it a hornet?
Reply:It's simply a butterfly - they love honeysuckle, and having that plant is a great way to keep the butterfly population up.
Reply:Its a hover fly cunningly disgused as a male Drone Bee
Reply:could be a hover fly!
Reply:No more drugs for you
Reply:Its a hover-fly and they're harmless.


No worries, they're fine!

lily garden

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