#bee mimics

[bugsbeingotherbugs]

Ripiphorus rex

[©Mason Salem, ©Steven Mlodinow]

Species requests are welcome!

[quiltsandwich]

Toxomerus geminatus - the eastern flower fly! I love seeing them in my garden, and I’m shocked this one stayed put long enough to let me take these shots

[helene-brennan]

BEES IN AN IRISH GARDEN

BEES IN AN IRISH GARDEN

I have been trying to make a photographic record of the bees in my garden recently. We all know how important these creatures are, and in recent years there has been even more awareness of the important role they play. Now, much as I know of their importance, I really have very little knowledge of them. I am very much a learner, and I eagerly invite any comments, corrections and information that…

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[mckitterick]

world's-teeniest-pollinators.jpg

(some close-ups of my wildflower garden, with friends)

[bugsbeingotherbugs]

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[helene-brennan]

GARDEN WANDERINGS

Here are some more photos from my garden. They are fairly random, depending on what shows itself to me as I wander about with my camera. Butterflies always attract my attention; they’re a very attractive subject to capture, although they can be rather shy. This peacock would either pose with its wings closed or upside down – if it doesn’t fly away!  Patience is needed. Often, when I’m in the…

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