August 13, 2025

Wordless Pollinators on 'Summer Beauty' Alliums

Rusty-Patched Bumblebee 2
Rusty-Patched Bumblebee

Mining Bee
Mining Bee

Two-Spotted Bumblebee
Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Orange Wing Moth
Orange Wing Moth

Sweat Bees
Sweat Bees

Western Honey Bee 1
Western Honey Bee

Bumblebee and Sweat Bee
Bumblebee and Sweat Bee

Common Eastern Bumblebee
Common Eastern Bumblebee

Bumblebees 2
Bumblebees

Western Honey Bee 2
Western Honey Bee

Bumblebees 1
Bumblebees

Honey Bee and Bumblebee
Bumblebee and Honey Bee

Rusty-Patched Bumblebee 1
Rusty-Patched Bumblebee

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    1. Yes, and I love both of them--the pollinators for so many reasons, and the Alliums for many reasons, too ... especially because the rabbits don't eat them. Tee hee.

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  2. I don't know near enough about the insects in my flower garden and enjoyed your ID's. So many kinds of bumblebees, and, in the past two or three years, the dominant ones in my New York State garden seem to be much larger than I remember bumblebees being in the past. Just my imagination? I wonder.

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    1. Bumblebees larger? I haven't really noticed, but after reading your comment, I did a bit of research, and apparently it can be a thing, for various reasons. I must admit I used some apps to ID most of them. I know the RP bumblebee, just because it's so unique and endangered. But it's great that the Allium blooms serve them all. :)

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  3. Great photos of the bees! 🐝
    And thanks for dropping by my WW today. Glad you enjoyed the sunset.

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    1. Thanks! Yes, your sunset photo was beautiful! Happy WW. :)

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  4. Fantastic photos, Beth. Those pollinators look busy and productive, working on the alliums. I love to watch bees at work. Tina

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    1. Thank you, Tina. :) I wish I could spend more time just observing them. I guess I just need to simply set aside some time. Yes, they are fascinating!

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  5. Gorgeous captures, Beth! Thank you so much for sharing!

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    1. Thank you, Linda. They are fascinating creatures, aren't they? :)

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    1. Thanks, Lisa. It's so fun to observe them and photograph them.

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  7. Lovely flowers attracting such lively visitors.

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    1. Yes, it's a joy to see so many pollinators on the Alliums!

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  8. These are wonderful photos, I love the fluffy bumblebees.

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  9. Well done Beth, I loved each and every photo. I am happy to report tons of bees, butterflies and moths this year in our garden. I am so happy, because last year we did not have many.

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    1. Hey Carla: Glad to hear you have many pollinators this year. Thanks for your visit and your kinds words. :)

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  10. Both pollen producer and pollinators are simply lovely. Watching bees in flowers on a summer morning--brings joy.

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    1. Oh, I so agree about the joy the flowers and pollinators bring. If I had more time, I would watch them for hours. LOL.

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  11. This and the ornamental oregano's are the top bee plants in my garden.

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    1. Yes, it's fun to watch them on any plant. I've certainly noticed a great number of them on the Alliums. This particular grouping is relatively new to my garden, within the past few years. They are happy with the blooms. :)

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  12. Great shots. It is interesting how a love of flowers gets us fascinated by all the bees and butterflies that visit them.

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  13. Whoops, I just posted without my name. Chloris.

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    1. Thanks, Chloris. That is so true! I could have spent hours watching them. I only wish we'd had a slightly drier August, because the Allium blooms would have lasted longer.

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  14. Bees are our wordless hereos. IT's sad to see so many here drooping in the heat.

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    1. That is so true. We've been hot this summer, too, but with plenty of rain so the blooms continue and the pollinators have some relief.

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  15. Fantastic photos, especially the last (Rusty-Patched Bumblebee)!

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    1. Thank you. Yes, the RP Bumblebee seems to be a regular here each summer. I wish their numbers would increase elsewhere.

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  16. That is a lot of pollinators for one plant. It must be a favorite!

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    1. Yes, it seems to be a very popular hangout for pollinators in August when it blooms. :)

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