The Beautiful Scoliid Wasps are a Good Reminder of Nature’s Interconnectedness
Another Hungry Wasp I have always been captivated by the exquisite beauty of scoliid wasps, including this one that was...
The Fine Backed Red Paper Wasp is Known to be a Great Fall Pollinator
Red in the Tamarisk Recently, I took a hike in Gothe State Forest that led me to a large patch...
Black Bees and Yellow Sumac: A Wonderful Fall Combination
Black Beauty The winged sumac flowers have come and gone, but they’re not forgotten. Back in September, when they were...
Paper Wasps are Beautiful and Very Interesting
Wild for Nectar Paper wasps (Polistes exclamans), belonging to the family Vespidae, are fascinating creatures known for their slender bodies,...
Honey Bees are Among the Beautiful Fall Pollinators That Love Tamarisk
In Coming Recently, when I went out for a hike, I found this wonderful patch of tamarisk flowers not far...
Beautiful Pink Tamarisk Flowers are Loved by Fall Pollinators
Thynnid in the Tamarisk When I went hiking last weekend I found a huge patch of tamarisk flowers (Tamarix sp.)...
Just Another Beautiful Ammophila Wasp
Just Another Beautiful Ammophila Wasp shows readers a macro photo of this fairly uncommon Florida wasp. It explains that although they are generally uncommon the author/artist has encountered them frequently this year.
Fall Pollinators are Coming Out for the Fall Wildflowers
Fall Pollinators are Coming Out for the Fall Wildflowers shows readers one of our many fall pollinators that are beginning to appear now. They are being attracted to some of our early fall wildflowers like winged sumac, which is seen here.
The Wonderful Fall Pollinators are Out in Force
The Wonderful Fall Pollinators are Out in Force shows photos of honeybees feeding on winged sumac flowers. It points out that this is another good sign that fall is coming.
Common Longhorn Bees are Really Great Fall Pollinators
Common Longhorn Bees are Really Great Fall Pollinators shows readers a bee that is one of the earliest signs that fall is on its way. It explains some basic facts that are known about them. Finally, it tells readers where these bees were found.
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