[New post] 07.09.2021-2 Beewolf not Beowulf

Steve Gingold posted: "Although some bees might consider this a monster of Grendel proportions, it is not quite as hideous.  Beewolf larvae eat bee larvae but the adults just sup on nectar which is most likely why we are witnessing in this shot. Hump-backed Beewolf-Phila" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Stephen Gingold Nature Photography Blog 07.09.2021-2 Beewolf not Beowulf by Steve Gingold Although some bees might consider this a monster of Grendel proportions, it is not quite as hideous.  Beewolf larvae eat bee larvae but the adults just sup on nectar which is most likely why we are witnessing in this shot. Hump-backed Beewolf-Philanthus gibbosus on a Daisy Fleabane-Erigeron annus. This was my first sighting of this wasp and I just got the one lucky shot before it flew off. This free site is ad-supported. Learn more ​ Steve Gingold | July 9, 2021 at 5:59 am | Tags: Amherst, Daisy Fleabane, Erigeron annuus, flora, Hump-backed beewolf, insect, Massachusetts, native flowers, native plant, native wildflower, New England, Philanthus gibbosus, western massachusetts, Wildflowers | Categories: Amherst, Closeup Photography, Insects, macro photography, Nature Photography, Western Massachusetts, Wildflowers | URL: https://wp.me/pW1Kw-3jW Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Stephen Gingold Nature Photography Blog. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://sggphoto.wordpress.com/2021/07/09/07-09-2021-2-beewolf-not-beowulf/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com