Kip’s Comments - July 4, 2024
We Need These for Those
As I wandered our wildflowers on this very calm morning I was surprised by the number of tiny pollinators that were out doing just what we wanted - pollinating. Interestingly (almost troubling), I did not see any bees on the blossoms. Hoverflies and spotted cucumber beetles dominated.
Following are a few moments in pollination time preserved for posterity.
Hoverflies on Poppy - Image 894023
Hoverfly and Spotted Cucumber Beetle on Poppy - Image 894016
Hoverfly on Poppy - Image 893830
Spotted Cucumber Beetle on Poppy - Image 894046
Mosquito on Poppy - Image 893834 (Aroma from my Thermacell did send this mosquito flying.)
From pollinators we enjoy blossoms. Following are only a few of many we have decorating our landscape.
Poppy - Image 893859
Poppy - Image 893863
Poppy - Image 893887
Poppy - Image 893918
Poppy - Image 893932
Poppy - Image 893938
Wild Bergamot - Image 893988
