Spring is almost here. The days are warmer and even we have some snow every now and then we all know... Spring is coming. Meaning we will enjoy the flowers popping up here and there for a couple of months. And it slows down by mid-Summer and fewer new flowers will appear. One of these days I went outside and found most of the flowers I already saw ;)
But they still look attractive, don't they?
And attractive not only in my eyes but also for insects. Ants are
exploring the Milkweed flowers and looking for something sweet to bring
home.
The bees are flying around Prickly Pears and looking for some nectar.
Not only bees are interested in cacti... ants found them very desirable too ;)
But bees still have an advantage in speed and can dive deep down the centerpiece before jumping to another flower.
Do you know what these bugs are? I have no idea but I don't like
them... And for a reason. Later this year I learned they really kill the
cacti draining the juice from the leaves and leave just empty shells...
Yep, this is Milkweed again and bee is feeding on it. Sweet flowers... Sweet for anyone who can reach for it ;)
I call this shot a Diving bee, any idea why? :)
Pictures were taken on June 10, 2020.
Those are some really good pictures Michael
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