Honey Bee and Ichneumon Wasp

[dpSparhawk]

It seems our Sedum is now the plant of choice for the garden visitors with it's lovely pink flowers. The potentilla which was previously the haven has somewhat become second best (although the Hovers are still frequenting it).

Anyway, our Sedums (of which we have about 6 in the garden) were teeming with Honey Bees. Managed to get a shot that I like but was a touch difficult because they seem to like turning their backs to you as soon as you approach






Also, whilst following the bees, I noticed this rather nice Ichneumon Wasp flitting about. It eventually alighted on a sedum leaf and then let me coax it onto my hand. Size, about 8mm in length.

[darkstar]

Am coming to your garden .... Great shots Ian

[dpSparhawk]

haha, I used to say the same about Bilbo when I first started out but ya know mate, all of these insects are found in everyones gardens if they have one. Failing that they're in someone elses garden

I still reckon Bilbo has a lot of the insects he gets on his payroll

Cheers mate. Appreciate it

[darkstar]

No honestly hover flies bees and spiders will have to look harder lol or go out to speek or the lanks by the cinema is good