Tony Pratt

Archive for the ‘Wildflowers’ Category

Jul
25

Attractive Wildflowers

Filed Under Wildflowers, summer

Wildflowers attract a wide variety of insects.  Bees are frequent visitors and are seen commonly but the insect found in the second photo is one I don’t recall ever seeing before.  Does anyone know what it is? 

Jane suggested a certain moth, but in searching for her suggestion I found a picture of an Ailanthus Webworm Moth which I think is what I photographed.  Thanks, Jane, for the tip.  

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Jul
16

Delaware Wildflowers

Filed Under Wildflowers, summer

These wildflowers are all native to Delaware.  They add to the beauty of the landscape and provide food and habitat for a variety of species.  The two last photos of the Swamp Rose show a bumble bee and an Augochlora Green Metallic Bee gathering pollen.  Have you ever seen an Augochlora Green Metallic Bee before?

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wildflowers-7-13-2008_071308_5864.jpgMonkey Flower

wildflowers-7-13-2008_071308_5876.jpgButton Bush

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wildflowers-7-13-2008_071308_5948.jpgSwamp Rose

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Jul
11

Trumpet Vines

Filed Under Wildflowers, summer

Trumpet Vines are found commonly throughout Sussex County.  They stand out in a background of green with their bright orange blossoms.  They are a favorite food source for hummingbirds and bird nests are sometimes found within the foliage.

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