Category Archives: Pollinators

Hummingbird clearwing moth

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Angelyn

As I was standing over the newly blooming sage, admiring its purple color and the size of the plant, I noticed a new pollinator.  I watched for a bit, knowing that I was seeing a hummingbird moth for the first … Continue reading →

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Transplanting with curiosity

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Angelyn

As I sat down to wrestle with dividing an overgrown hosta plant into smaller sections (for transplanting), I noticed other wonderful weeds growing nearby.  There’s the golden ragwort getting ready to bloom . . . . . . the daisy … Continue reading →

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Pollinating morning glories

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Angelyn

When I walked around a near-by abandoned field looking for plants to photograph and identify, I saw a patch of ivy-leaved morning glory taking over a raised vegetable bed.  The bees were enjoying the flowers.  Amazingly, I succeeded at getting … Continue reading →

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More lily pollination

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Angelyn

The above photo sets the scene . . .  A lovely Turk’s cap lily which began blooming today.  Note the small insect on the anther.  Let’s get closer to that stamen. Looks like one of those metallic bees working on … Continue reading →

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Pollinating Turk’s cap lilies

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Angelyn

This Turk’s cap lily began blooming recently.  Early in the morning, the petals were just beginning to open and the anthers were full. Within a few hours, the sun rose and the pollinators arrived. Here’s a close view of the … Continue reading →

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Hovering around plantain

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Angelyn

Coming in for a landing. . .  an American hoverfly attracted to a blooming plantain stalk. As I was photographing a close-up shot of the two plantain stalks, I noticed the American hoverfly coming into viewing range.  Here are a … Continue reading →

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