Jul 13
American Hover Fly on Thistle
posted by: Timm in Bugs, Flowers on Jul 13th, 2009 | No Comments »

Here’s a neat shot of what appears to be an American Hover Fly on a thistle flower.  This fly gets its name from how it hovers above flowers.  It’s considered a beneficial species because its larvae helps eliminate species that attack commercial crops and ornamental plants. Thistle are very pretty but also invasive.  They are [...]

May 19
Don’t Worry, Bee Happy
posted by: Timm in Bugs, Flowers on May 19th, 2009 | No Comments »

The bees sure love this flowering bush! Notice the glob of orange pollen on this bee’s hind leg.

Apr 20
Rainbow From Flowers
posted by: Timm in Flowers, Rainbows on Apr 20th, 2009 | No Comments »

A beautiful rainbow rose above a flowering bush in our back yard.  I’m still looking for the pot o’ gold!

Apr 4
I Love Spring!
posted by: Timm in Cricket Lane, Flowers on Apr 4th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

I love spring in northern Kentucky.  All of the trees and bushes come alive with color as their spring flowers emerge.  Here is a pretty Bradford Pear tree that sits right outside our dining room window:  

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