SUCKING UP THE NECTAR

A Bluebottle enjoying the last of the summers warmth, and stocking up with nectar from the ivy flowers. It uses its proboscis, the tube at the front, to suck up its food.

Another of todays posts here.......

https://365project.org/markp/365/27-10-2020

[Mags]

Great closeup! I think this is the first time I've seen a fly like this.

[Catherine P]

Excellent macro

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh superb macro!

[Esther Rosenberg]

Nice close up.