June Butterflies & Moths

A couple of times in the hot spell I was buzzed rather enthusiastically by a European hornet. I had to look it up. It was massive. The first time I came across him was in the shed. I thought he was a wasp looking to nest so caught him in a plastic bottle. He wasn't too impressed and skidaddled smartish when I released him. Second time he/she was taking far too much interest in me personally so had to waft him/her away with a large gravel tray. Not seen them in the cooler weather though thank goodness.