Flowers and insects

A few more pics around the garden .

A groung cover . Lysimachia "gold clusters"





Closer





Pentas again





Faye's Portulaca "hot spots" are spreading well





The other tub.





UNKNOWN FLY





another unknown insect

Nice pics, Gwen. I like the Lysimachia, it's a new one for me, and the Portulaca's looking good. I don't know either of your flies

Pitta I did have Lysimachia "Gold Clusters" but it went to Plant Heaven.
Very pretty.

I used to have Lysimachia in a large hanging pot years ago... lost it in one of our many moves though I'd forgotten about it but it I have a spot that would suit it nicely so must look out for one next time I'm near a nursery.

Portulacas are looking good

The green fly has the very original name of Green Long Legged Fly. They are a good one that eats pests.
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_flies/DOLICHOPODIDAE.htm

Not sure what the wasp is, I'll have a look tomorrow.

Love the Lysimachia Gwen its very pretty.

Your other insect looks like the Male, Banded caterpillar parasite Wasp
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_parawasps/BandedCaterpillarParasite.htm

This pic may be more clearer
http://www.ozanimals.com/Insect/Banded-Caterpillar-Parasite-Wasp-/Ichneumon/promissorius.html

Thank you Yes that LYSIMACHIA is pretty , some time back it was whippered off by the mower crew but has recovered, its still prett small but I think when the warm returns it should go ahead.

Gail ,thanks for fly info ans that site . yes thats it, we also get the metallic blue flies.

MA thanks for the wasp info and 2 sits . I think they are both pretty insects . Those wasps .
There are so many wasps ,perhaps all , that lay their eggs into living insecys or fruits..
Like the Strangler Fig , a wasp lays its eggs in the fruit .
if I had another lifetime I'd study insects and archiology.