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Post by Louise on Nov 15, 2011 19:05:10 GMT
It struck me this might be an interesting topic to post, different locations mean different insects  Today, for me, it has to be Chrysanthemum 'Emperor of China', i sat and watched as hoverflies settled on the flowers  For the 2nd week in November it's amazing to see them about still. |
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Post by Tel on Nov 15, 2011 19:42:36 GMT
I noticed yesterday that the bees were been attracted by my dahlia,so late in the season the centre is more open now.
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Post by esther on Nov 15, 2011 19:48:28 GMT
Wasps seem to like the Fatsia flowers |
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Post by peony on Nov 15, 2011 19:56:54 GMT
I've seen bees on my Mahonia flowers |
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Post by Cherry on Nov 15, 2011 20:22:11 GMT
The hoverflies are on the ivy flowers too.
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Post by steve on Nov 15, 2011 22:00:07 GMT
Wasps seem to like the Fatsia flowers Yes I too have seen plenty of activity on the Fatsia flowers |
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Post by Louise on Nov 19, 2011 14:41:56 GMT
The Verbena bonariensis, bees and hoverflies all over it.
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Post by derekbrooks on Nov 19, 2011 21:32:05 GMT
Verbena bonariensis for me too
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Nov 20, 2011 10:20:33 GMT
It is amazing how many bees are still about, for them still to be feeding this late means they have a far greater chance of making it through the winter. I saw a butterfly too yesterday.
I have lots of wasps attracted to the Fatsia and Ivy flowers, the bees prefer the Fuchsias, shrubby honeysuckle (which is very early this year), Centaurea and ajuga (which should be flowering next spring).
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Post by Louise on Nov 20, 2011 12:51:18 GMT
I've seen butterflies around for the past couple of days too, as soon as the sun appears they do |
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Post by Louise on Nov 24, 2011 8:13:52 GMT
There's been activity on Nemesia 'confetti' lately This plant is the longest bloomer i've ever known, it even keeps its leaves for the longest time, plus, in mild winters it's evergreen. |
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Post by Louise on Nov 27, 2011 13:03:38 GMT
The nemesia again, the verbena rigida, the chrysanths and the viburnum tinus flowers !
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Post by sweetpea on Nov 27, 2011 13:09:29 GMT
Although nothing actually flowering there is plenty insect activity round the wildlife pond.
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