The wasp found some goldenrod in bloom, most has faded by now. Despite their nasty sting, they are important pollinators and help keep the insect population down. Still though, I’m glad the goldenrod had its full attention.😏.
The colors are wrong so it’s not a dauber but they are similar. The nests they make can be difficult to remove as the mud wants to stay stuck on the brick or wood very well.
Yes, they can give the goldenrods all their attention! I don’t like them either, but agreed, they are a necessary part of the ecosystem. Great capture, Belinda. 😊
September 22, 2024 at 1:29 pm
You are right there, Belinda. Wide berth given! I move among bees in my garden without worry, but wasps and hornets I try to avoid. 😉
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September 22, 2024 at 2:15 pm
I’m much more comfortable around bees as well 🐝
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September 22, 2024 at 10:38 am
That’s a lovely image of it, Belinda! Happy Autumn! 🍂
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September 22, 2024 at 2:10 pm
Thank you, Deborah! You too, let’s hope for a nice long one 😊
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September 22, 2024 at 9:58 am
A lovely photo, Belinda, I thought it was a Mud Dauber for a moment.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mud_dauber
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September 22, 2024 at 12:36 pm
Thank you, John and thanks for the link. It very well could be.
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September 22, 2024 at 1:15 pm
The colors are wrong so it’s not a dauber but they are similar. The nests they make can be difficult to remove as the mud wants to stay stuck on the brick or wood very well.
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September 22, 2024 at 3:02 am
Rather the goldenrod than me 🙂
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September 22, 2024 at 12:34 pm
That’s for sure 😊
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September 22, 2024 at 2:42 am
They are important, that’s true. Happy Sunday! 🌈
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September 22, 2024 at 12:34 pm
Thank you. You too!
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September 22, 2024 at 1:56 am
Yes, they can give the goldenrods all their attention! I don’t like them either, but agreed, they are a necessary part of the ecosystem. Great capture, Belinda. 😊
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September 22, 2024 at 12:33 pm
I dislike them in the city but like this they’re just fine. Thank you, Lynette!
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