Late Figwort (Scrophularia marilandica) was from Prairie Moon Nursery. Norman is on the western edge of its range. “Special Value to Native Bees: recognized by pollination ecologists as attracting a large numbers of native bees.” and “Supports Conservation Biological Control: A plant that attracts predatory or parasitoid insects that prey upon pest insects.” It was tiny but apparently gives big rewards!
A Thread-waisted Wasp (Sphecidae) stopped by on the Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata var intermedia).
The Horseherb (Calyptocarpus vialis) was filling in nicely!
End Band Net-winged Beetle (Calopteron terminale) was a new species for the yard! They also have had the Reticulated Net-winged Beetle too!
Sometimes you get stuff in the yard you don’t want like the non-native Cirsium vulagare. However insects will feed at them as a small bee did. Though of course by now they have cut it down. 🙂
Another yard resident, the Praying Mantis!
Of course Briar was happy to stand, ok lay on guard. LOL.
Claire and Paula have racked up 762 species for the yard now. And that number may already be out-of-date. That is quite impressive!
Claires yard is impressive. She and Paula have done a great job. I’m impressed. And sweet Briar likes it too.
700+ now that is impressive!
Briar… guarding or welcoming any new friends???
Some great finds and always happy to see a photo of Briar.