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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