This post is dedicated to Hankaiso, Ligularia japonica, ハンカイソウ, the tall yellow flowers of the Tadewara wetlands. But first, the beautiful sunset
Hankiyouso ハンカイソウ only grows in West Japan. In June the flower buds look like pretty little pumpkins, which start to bloom early July. The beautiful deep yellow flowers soon wither and turn brown, but on the first days, they are absolutely stunning. I took many pictures, and being me, I added birds and bugs – of course.
Chestnut-eared Bunting, ホオアカ
Not the best photo. I dealt with that in the previous post. At a different corner I found what I wanted:
Himekuro Hoshaku Hummingbird Hawk-moth,ヒメクロホウジャク
Hoshi Hoshaku Hummingbird Hawk-moth, ホシホウジャク
Chestnut Tiger, アサギマダラ
Chinese Peacock Butterfly, カラスアゲハ
High Brown Fritillary, ウラギンヒョウモン
Which Fritillary?
The Japanese Pallas's Fritillary, ウラギンスジヒョウモン
Lots of other wings, like these: Common Drone Fly, ナミハナアブ
Large Flower Fly, オオハナアブ Look at those eyes!
This last picture shows a Zitting Cisticola, セッカ flying towards its nest, in front of the yellow flower field
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