We've seen very few b'flies this season. A check of the b'fly bush today found several Carpenter Bees working it over. These bees, with a shiny abdomen, have replaced the bumble bees for the last few years. http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/B310final.jpg.html E-1 with ZD 35mm Macro Comments and critiques welcomed. -- Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA