Buddleja

This is a Hornet Mimic Hoverfly (Volucella zonaria) which I snapped as I was getting in to my car. I've had a busy day with washing and clearing the front garden - okay not entirely clearing it but the postie can now at least see a path from the gate to the door. I had decided to jump in the car and waste some valuable fuel pootling around looking for a blip but as I settled myself I glanced out and saw action on the flowers. I decided to make sure that I could fully describe what this little rascal is so I hit iSpot (a wonderful resource for identifying animals of any size and shape) and having found what it is I decided to upload my observation. I also wanted to put the name of the flower and I was surprised to find that the world appears to spell it with a J whereas for all of my life I've known it to be spelt "Buddleia"

So there you are - I know that everyone reading this will be saying "Oh yes, he's behind as usual" but it came as a surprise to me. The working bit of Monday is nearly done so if your day has been blighted by employment you can play out soon.