Pollinators Out and About

The pollinators were very busy a couple of days ago. Actually, they are very busy most of the time, but I had my phone with me so got some (poor) pictures. Unfortunately my phone would focus on the flowers instead of the insects, so they are a bit fuzzy.

I had bumble bees and honey bees.

Not sure what this winged creature is, but it isn't a wasp. It was quite the beauty when it flew, but it was so fast I couldn't get a picture of that action

Depending on how the sunlight hit, how open the buds are, and how old the plant is, the butterfly weed can show as different shades of orange or orange-yellow. The older the plant, the darker the orange is (as in, the plant in the previous post is the original plant, and yes, that plant is a dark orange that doesn't look quite real)

This year I once again got one yellow sport. I'll have to go check to see if it has opened up

Then as I was wacking back the winterberry and other bushes that are trying take over the world, I saw this wasp of some sort on the False Spirea that leans over onto my side of the line

I've also seen a fair amount of fireflies in the early morning hours, so the insect world is doing well at my place.

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It is difficult getting a phone to focus on the intended object - especially the little dears that buzz around. The only way I know how to do it is to let the little dear land on a hand - which, come to think of it isn't that great even when the little dear cooperates because phone cameras are hard to operate one-handedly. At least mine is - or it may just be my ineptness. You got reasonable photos under the circumstances, thanks.

The butterfly weeds are interesting and bright. Hmm...Never heard of false spirea before.

With our blinds closed most of the time, I am always late noticing fireflies. I do see them crawling around while I'm doing yard work, but without the display, it doesn't count ; )