American Hover Fly, Monarch Butterfly and Horrible Thistle

 
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I didn't notice the Hover Flies in the thistle when I took this image. After I saw them I was surprised that they weren't bees in spite of their looks. And 'Horrible Thistle' is the name of this plant. Go figure!

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Guest - May 12, 2007 03:34 AM EDT
have just spotted this one, Vicki, it's very eye-catching. Love the curved form of the thistle, and the butterfly just tops it off, hanging there like a piece of stained glass. background very effective also :)
Guest - May 07, 2007 07:49 AM EDT
Thank you for your positive compliment. I rather enjoy your pieces too - even when I can't always take time to comment. Vicki
Guest - May 06, 2007 10:29 PM EDT
This is one of my favorites. Great shot!
Guest - Mar 15, 2007 01:45 PM EDT
No apologies needed, Anne. They look more like bees to me too! I really try to find out the names of critters I post on here - there's always something to learn - for me, anyway. I'm glad you enjoyed the image. Vicki
Guest - Mar 15, 2007 01:44 PM EDT
No apologies needed, Anne. They look more like bees to me too! I really try to find out the names of critters I post on here - there's always something to learn - for me, anyway. I'm glad you enjoyed the image. Vicki
Guest - Mar 15, 2007 11:24 AM EDT
Vicki - I noticed that after I had commented and took a better look. *LOL* Please forgive me. (HUG) A great picture anyway. *grin*
Guest - Mar 15, 2007 12:04 AM EDT
Thank you for your comments,Tania, Carol, Anne and Alex. There was a gator swimming in the lake at the same time I got this - but it was on the other side! I think you're right about it being the national flower of Scotland, Anne. I rather like them. But those aren't bees - I really had to do my homework to confirm that fact - they are called 'Hover Flies'. Vicki
Guest - Mar 14, 2007 06:44 PM EDT
WOW!! very nice.
Guest - Mar 14, 2007 01:38 PM EDT
Just as the bees and the butterfly, I love thistles. People used to say I was as prickly as one. *LOL* But, back to picture, I believe thistles are Scotland's National Flower but I am probably wrong. *LOL* Wonderful picture.
Guest - Mar 14, 2007 06:58 AM EDT
Very pretty photo! Carol
Guest - Mar 14, 2007 12:00 AM EDT
I love the colours and textures of this photo great comp also

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