Wordless Wednesday—National Pollinator Week

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)

Bee Enticed By Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)

15 thoughts on “Wordless Wednesday—National Pollinator Week”

Christina June 20, 2018 at 8:26 am

I photographed a pollinator on my Echinacea too this week.

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pbmgarden Post authorJune 20, 2018 at 10:25 am

Echinacea is a big draw.

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Tina June 20, 2018 at 10:11 am

Yes!! Gorgeous shots!

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pbmgarden Post authorJune 20, 2018 at 10:15 am

Thanks Tina! You would probably know. Is this Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)? I just submitted photos to iNaturalist and that’s what I suggested.

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1. Tina June 21, 2018 at 8:50 am
  
  Yes! Honeybees–there’s a hive somewhere nearby.
2. pbmgarden Post authorJune 23, 2018 at 5:32 pm
  
  Thanks.

Kris P June 20, 2018 at 2:12 pm

I’m always amused by the pollen sacs. Nature is so clever!

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pbmgarden Post authorJune 20, 2018 at 3:41 pm

You’re right, a funny sight.

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automatic gardener June 20, 2018 at 3:00 pm

Lots of Echinaceas today. I have some blooming here too.

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pbmgarden Post authorJune 20, 2018 at 3:40 pm

It’s a great addition to a garden. Enjoy!

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Beth @ PlantPostings June 21, 2018 at 9:48 pm

Yay! Happy pollinator week!

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pbmgarden Post authorJune 23, 2018 at 5:41 pm

Thanks Beth, I bet you’re seeing lots of interesting pollinators in your garden.

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gardeninacity June 22, 2018 at 1:09 pm

Great plant, great polliinator.

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pbmgarden Post authorJune 23, 2018 at 5:40 pm

The echinacea are the strongest this year ever.

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P&B June 28, 2018 at 9:43 pm

Lovely photos! She carries a heavy load of pollen too. I love watching them work from flower to flower, fascinating.

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