Winged Pollinator

[Flying Panda]

JT

 

[Ysarex120 114]

Oh, don't see that one too often -- very nice. West Viriginia? That's Echium vulgare (viper's bugloss). It's a European migrant and some states still ID it as invasive. Found in the wild I assume? It's a striking plant.

Joe

 

[Flying Panda]

It's a European migrant and some states still ID it as invasive

That's interesting Joe. Entered the name into Bing search engine and found it to be more specifically a native to "southern" Europe. Folks in Australia refer to it as a curse (Patterson's Curse). The only other "invasive curse" here in the US that comes to mind from southern Europe would be classified as a [controversial subject matter]. Moths of all types feed upon it for nourishment then go on to produce worms as an offspring.

 

[Jeff1582 82]

Very nice shot........

 

[K9Kirk]

Nice pic!

 

[Photo Lady]

I love this one.. great color too

 

[Derrel]

Good shot of both flower and pollinator!

 

[PJM1]

Nice colors!

 

[Flying Panda]

I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their kind comments. I have been a member of this forum now for less than a month and I have to admit that I am really astonished at the level of friendliness and comradeship from "all" my fellow photographers here! Also, reading other's comments on various images of wildlife and flora from around the world has been a learning experience. I want to express my appreciation to each and everyone!