October 30, 2022

This is a Creeping Oxeye

Being visited by a Metallic Epauletted-Sweat Bee, 

The flower escapes from gardens via runners

It does not reproduce well from seeds.

Location: Orlando Wetlands Park, Christmas, FL

Sources: https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/sphagneticola-trilobata/

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

September 5, 2022

I am  a Metallic Sweat Bee

I  was born in a nest underground

If you want to attract me to your yard,

Leave some rotting wood out and I might come around.

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: https://blog.wfsu.org/blog-coastal-health/home-habitat/backyard-flora-and-fauna/bees-of-north-florida-and-south-georgia/

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson