Wild Bee (Anthophila, Hymenoptera) munching a stamen in the mint patch
This is a small Wild Bee (Anthophila aka Apoidae, order Hymenoptera) munching a stamen of one of the last flowers in the mint patch of the garden. That flower is only about 1/16-1/8 inch across, which gives a sense of scale! The plants have mostly stopped flowering. *Sigh* I'll miss these flowers, I've gotten many nice photos here. It's been home for many interesting insects in this drought year. (San Marcos Pass, 22 September 2014)
Wild Bee (Anthophila, Hymenoptera) munching a stamen in the mint patch
This is a small Wild Bee (Anthophila aka Apoidae, order Hymenoptera) munching a stamen of one of the last flowers in the mint patch of the garden. That flower is only about 1/16-1/8 inch across, which gives a sense of scale! The plants have mostly stopped flowering. *Sigh* I'll miss these flowers, I've gotten many nice photos here. It's been home for many interesting insects in this drought year. (San Marcos Pass, 22 September 2014)