Garden Visitor: Carpenter Bee on Lantana
This vibrant scene captures a carpenter bee mid-pollination on the radiant lantana flowers. Known for their sleek, shiny abdomens and industrious nature, carpenter bees are essential pollinators, despite their reputation for drilling into wooden structures. The contrasting colors of the bee against the lantana’s lively hues, photographed in the dynamic setting of Kevin’s yard on September 6th, 2019, highlight the beauty and industriousness of these winged artisans of nature.