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- Eristalis tenax or the Drone fly is one of the UK’s most common hoverflies. Hoverflies are beautiful insects and prolific pollinators. In line with this, this is also a clever Honey Bee mimic. Framed original watercolour £350.00, plus P&P. Mounted limited edition print , 16″ x20″, £45.00, plus P&P. Unmounted print, £25.00, plus P&P. To order, see instructions at the top of the page.
- “Dying male Crane fly (Tipula paludosa)” – Crane flies are seen by many as pests in the garden during the months of August and September. Their flight often looks haphazard as they skim the across grass in gardens. However, when looked at under microscopic conditions, it quickly becomes apparent that they are hugely powerful insects and are prefectly designed for their short lives. Original, sold. Mounted limited edition print, 16 x20″ £45.00, plus P&P. Unmounted print, £25.00,plus P&P. To order, see instructions at the top of the page.
- “Anopheles darlingi” This mosquito is responsible for most cases of malaria in Brazil. This piece was commissioned by an academic researching cures for this dangerous disease. Original, sold Mounted limited edition print, 16″ x 20″, £45.00, plus P&P. Unmounted print £25.00, plus P&P. To order, see instructions at the top of the page.
- “Helophilus pendulus on Rudbekia “Golsturm” (Original painting sold for fund raising purposes for a local museum) Hoverflies are easily overlooked in the garden, but they are important pollinators. They also consume garden pests like green fly. This species of hoverfly has beautiful markings – often called “The Footballer” because of its stripes. Its latin name means “dangling sunlover”. Original, sold. Mounted limited edition print , 16″ x20″, £45.00, plus P&P. Unmounted print, £25.00, plus P&P. To order, see instructions at the top of the page.
To order, email Cath on cathhodsman@gmail.com There may be an additional charge for oversease postage
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