Bruce Hyde's photos

Violet Dropwing m (Trithemis annulata)

Violet Dropwing m (Trithemis annulata)

27 Jun 2014 1 189
A beautiful coloured dragonfly - well the male is anyway - which perches on vegetation near water and is fairly approachable.
Southern Skimmer m (Orthetrum brunneum)

Southern Skimmer m (Orthetrum brunneum)

21 Jun 2014 173
An all-blue dragonfly, usually seen close to water where it hunts and mates.
Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris)

Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris)

01 Jun 2014 1 1 191
Small Pincertail f (Onychogomphus forcipatus)

Small Pincertail f (Onychogomphus forcipatus)

03 Aug 2013 170
There is discussion about definitive ID marks for this dragonfly, when compared to the Large Pincertail (O. uncatus). One of the identifying marks is the small yellow spot between the eyes.
Ruddy Darter (Sympetrum sanguinem)

Ruddy Darter (Sympetrum sanguinem)

12 Jul 2014 155
The male is coloured rich red, with black legs. It is not too shy.
Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus)

Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus)

25 Sep 2013 2 1 262
Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus)

Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus)

15 Jul 2013 196
Bee 02a ( Anthophora possibly)

Bee 02a ( Anthophora possibly)

01 Jun 2014 1 3 226
An attractive bumble bee that appears to be blind.
Egyptian Grasshopper (Anacridium aegyptium)

Egyptian Grasshopper (Anacridium aegyptium)

26 Apr 2007 1 184
These are fairly common in S. France; they look a bit sci-fi with their stripy eyes.
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