bee on milkweed by aecasey

bee on milkweed

Showy milkweed is about four feet tall with large flower heads covered in pinkish blooms. This milkweed is often seen in the barrow pits along roadways here. I've encouraged it in my garden in the hopes it would attract Monarchs. No such luck this year.

I was worried about the bumblebee as this plant traps small insects. A slip of the foot and the insect gets caught in a sticky pollen ball. Small insects can't get away. I kept an eye on the bumblebee. Thankfully it either never got caught or was strong enough to avoid getting stuck.
Beautiful shot. I did not know that about Milkweed, and trapping small insects.
July 24th, 2022  
Lovely capture.
July 24th, 2022  
Superb capture with soft colors
July 24th, 2022  
❤️
July 24th, 2022  
lovely feeling to this
July 24th, 2022  
Wonderful
July 24th, 2022  
Well captured.
July 24th, 2022  
Lovely!
July 24th, 2022  
Lovely shot.
July 24th, 2022  
Such a beautiful capture and interesting narrative. This is a totally new to me plant, love the pastel tones.
July 25th, 2022  
We are get pushed partners, April.
How about a high key shot in B&W this week?
July 25th, 2022  
Lovely!
July 25th, 2022  
Wonderful!
July 26th, 2022  
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