Asclepias tuberosa
At the Lee County, Mississippi, Master Gardener's plant sale last month,
I bought this Butterflyweed hoping to attract more butterflies to my garden.
A lot of insects are buzzing around, but I've seen only a few butterflies.
It is probably because we have had a very cool, almost cold, Spring.
Lady Beetles, Coccinellidae, are usually called Ladybugs in the United States,
It is probably because we have had a very cool, almost cold, Spring.
and Ladybirds in other parts of the world.
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Pretty flowers and cute capture of the ladybug! Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteNow that is a great shot of the ladybug. Wonderful details.
ReplyDeleteYour Butterflyweed is beautiful - it deserves a prettier name.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any ladybirds in our garden this year yet - but it has been cold and wet. I rejoice in seeing them, busy little workers that they are.
Very unusual looking bloom! And beautiful ;)
ReplyDeleteWonderful blossoms and I love ladybugs!
ReplyDeleteThese photos are exquisite!
ReplyDeleteI ordered a butterflyweed this year but it is a tiny little thing so I don't expect I will get blossoms this year, it's fun to see yours!
ReplyDeleteTerrific macros!
ReplyDeleteI've yet to see a ladybird this year but love these lovely little creatures. xx
ReplyDeleteNice shots! I do hope you manage to attract butterflies - bees, too, if you don't mind them. They're very important pollinators in addition to being sweet additions to the garden.
ReplyDeleteamazing photos of this beautiful flower. the ladybug matches the color of the flower.:p
ReplyDeleteThe flowers and their visitors are very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYay for ladybugs! Such a great sign of a healthy garden. :)
ReplyDeleteCute pictures. Hopefully the butterflies will show up with warmer weather.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen as many bees on our place.
ReplyDeleteI do like that Ladybird -the ones we have in Australia seem to be smaller than this one.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Growing up in England I knew them as ladybirds. Always enjoyed them. Your photos are marvelous. Thank you so much for sharing them with Today's Flowers Lea, and have a great week.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lady bug photos and the mural at the farmers market too. Thanks for visiting my blog.
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