Bugs in Summer

The clashing beetle, always to be found in flowers that do not match its colours.

Hairy green bugs enjoying the summer warmth.

Bug feasting on flowers of wayfaring tree.

Long horned beetles feeling hornier than usual.

NB These Bugs look even better if you enlarge each image by clicking on it...

There are very few butterflies around at Le Port at present probably due to the wet cold summer last year. However the bugs (Coleoptera) are not armoured for nothing and they are haveing a wonderful time energised by the warmth of the sun. Here are three or four.