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A gray hairstreak (Strymodon melinus) nectaring on a green milkweed (Asclepias viridis) nestled among bluebonnets and paintbrushes.
Last image for Pollinator week. It may not really be the smallest pollinator but you can see pollen clumps on its one antenna and legs. This Lesser meadow katydid (Conocephalus spp.) is posed near the end of a calla lily petal and is perhaps 3/16" (5 mm) long, while its antennae are easily 3-4 times as long. Somehow I find it comical that its two antennae are pointed in opposite directions. If you are keeping track, my 90 mm macro lens came back good as ever. Whew.
These honeybees are after the sweet nectar of the sacred datura, a plant known for it's hallucinogenic and sometimes deadly properties. Not smart to try this one, though it was an important medicinal plant for early Native Americans. Photo taken near Young, AZ
'Queen of the Night' (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) cactus family plants originate in South American rainforests and bloom once a year, each flower for about eight hours. Pollination is effected by gypsy moths (and other insects) seeking nectar by clambering over the multi-lobed stigma and anthers suitably positioned for contact. This occurs in almost total darkness hence the enticing and effusive perfume of the flowers
The mistflowers in the Pollinator Garden at the Fredericksburg (TX) Nature Center were very busy...queens everywhere...
Had the chance to revisit #BaguioCathedral yesterday...it was surrounded by #beautiful #flowers ...
here is a #preview w/a busy #bee :)
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Not much out there for these little lovelies but the bells are appearing on the pieris so maybe I'll see one soon. Have a great day ;o)
Insect doing its thing in a tiger lily for the Looking Close... On Friday challenge, Flora & Fauna in vertical photo.
Happy Friday!