Coneflower and Friends

On July 27, 2016August 7, 2016 By Mike and Christy

From Bees to Beetles to Butterflies the humble coneflower befriends them all.

Several types of bees all in the same five minutes time. We counted over five.

Pollen sacks are getting full and it looks like it is time to return to the hive.

A smaller bee with long antenna.

Then along comes this beetle on an unopened bud.

22 thoughts on “Coneflower and Friends”

Sreejith Nair

Beautiful macro images 🙂

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July 27, 2016 at 1:15 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks.
  
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  July 30, 2016 at 10:57 pm Reply
whippetwisdom

Stunning photographs! :o)

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July 27, 2016 at 1:22 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi and thanks for the feedback as we really appreciate it.
  
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  July 30, 2016 at 10:56 pm Reply
StaderArt

Well done! Great images–I especially like the first two!

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July 27, 2016 at 1:32 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
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  July 30, 2016 at 10:56 pm Reply
Jet Eliot

Wonderful photos, Mike — and fun to linger along the coneflowers, seeing all the different creatures who enjoy it.

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July 27, 2016 at 1:38 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Jet you are correct. It is very nice, although we neglect to at times, linger and see what all is going on in the yard.
  
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  July 30, 2016 at 10:56 pm Reply
MissKymmiee

Love this post ❤ Amaizing!! http://www.misskymmiee.com

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July 27, 2016 at 1:47 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
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  August 7, 2016 at 5:38 pm Reply
Teri C

Awesomely beautiful shots!

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July 27, 2016 at 3:23 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Teri.
  
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  July 30, 2016 at 10:54 pm Reply
arlingwoman

So much life going on everywhere! I particularly like your bees.

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July 27, 2016 at 3:32 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi and thanks, although the photos don;t show the complete picture. We counted at leaf 6 or more types of bees enjoying the coneflowers this week. Hop your weekend is going well.
  
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  July 30, 2016 at 10:54 pm Reply
Pete Hillman's Nature Photography

Beautiful set of photos Mike. I particularly like the Painted Lady butterfly in your main image.

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July 27, 2016 at 9:18 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Pete, we still have this butterfly fluttering around the same set of coneflower this week. Must be some very sweet nectar in those flowers.
  
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  July 30, 2016 at 10:53 pm Reply
Eliza Waters

Great shots, Mike. The bright colors of a coneflower make a great backdrop for these insect macros. 🙂

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July 27, 2016 at 11:57 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Eliza, despite the hail damage we had the cornflowers recovered well and I sure bet the bees are thankful.
  
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  July 30, 2016 at 10:52 pm Reply
Jane Lurie

Glorious close-ups, Mike. The colors are fabulous as is the clarity.

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July 28, 2016 at 12:33 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Jane, it is amazing how the insects and the flowers both see to reach their peak color at the same time.
  
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  July 30, 2016 at 10:51 pm Reply
Diana Blair Revell

Awwwww. Precious!

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July 28, 2016 at 3:31 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Diana.
  
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  July 30, 2016 at 10:46 pm Reply