Can you spot the tiny “bonus” bug in this photo? Photographed at Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, Virginia
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I love the flowers AND the bonus bug!
That is just surreal — my lantana are totally out of control this year, too — but those bees?? So good to see them at work!
Hi there, Beautiful image and great content and information, my compliments!