Throwback to Recchia's Organic Farm (2016)
Stopped by this organic farm to see what kind of produce they were selling. They had a huge patch of Zinnias in full bloom and also some planters filled with mint that were both attractive to insects. I took some photos and then printed out a couple to drop off there they next time I went by. This was the first time I saw the Crabronid or Sand Wasps. I didn't even know about masked bees back then.
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Eurasian Drone Fly (Eristalis arbustorum)Observer
wenatcheebDescription
Fly on Zinnia at Recchia's organic farm/market.
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Slender-faced Masked Bee (Hylaeus leptocephalus)Observer
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Black bee, pale yellow mask and leg pattern, on garlic or onion flower.
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Flat-collared Beewolf (Philanthus ventilabris)Observer
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There was a row of potted plants, and the mint was especially busy with wasps and some flies.
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American Sand Wasp (Bembix americana)Observer
wenatcheebDescription
On oregano.
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Eurasian Drone Fly (Eristalis arbustorum)Observer
wenatcheebDescription
Recchias had a big bed of zinnias bordering their parking area.
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