Wasp collecting pollen

Posted in Garden Buzz, Pets and Wildlife, Photography, Summer in the Garden, Wordless Wednesday on Jul 16, 2008

Wordless Wednesday

I managed to capture a photo of a wasp collecting pollen from Butterfly Weed flowers the weekend before last when Chris and I visited the Brick Works.

I grow butterfly weed in my garden but it’s not blooming yet. Guess mine is behind!

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7 Responses to “ Wasp collecting pollen ”

# 1 Chefdruck Says:
July 16th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Amazing vibrant colors!
# 2 The Right Blue Says:
July 16th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
I never knew that wasps collected pollen. Learning something new every day! Happy WW.

Bobbie
# 3 CatSynth Says:
July 16th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
Great photo, capturing the wasp and framing the flowers.
# 4 London Cosmetic Dentist Says:
July 17th, 2008 at 5:50 am
Nice shot. I think you should be a photographer. I really appreciate this picture..its wonderful full of life and very colorful. Thanks for sharing and keep updating as i like you website so much!
# 5 Rachel Says:
July 17th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Beautiful picture!
# 6 Michelle Says:
July 18th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
My butterfly bush hasn’t bloomed yet, but the coneflower are going strong.
# 7 sinthia Says:
July 19th, 2008 at 6:51 am
Hey.. I forgot that we had that flower at our home long ago. Thanks for reminding me.

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