Tag: Garden Zinnia (Zinnia elegans)
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The Gentle Imposter
Often mistaken for a bee or a wasp, the Transverse Banded is actually a harmless (no stinger), common species of hoverfly. It is native to Ontario and, for self-preservation, is adept in Batesian Mimicry*. It “wears” bright black and yellow stripes to trick predators into thinking it’s a stinging bee or wasp, but it is…
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The Flower Hour #43: Random August Amble
My Green In-Between Beyond my pillow and my desk,Lies something grand and picturesque!A secret lane where bees carouse,And nodding blossoms gently drowse. I snap a picture of a bee,Chat with any neighbours I see.No longer strangers passing by,We watch the busy Hoverfly. Away from chores and indoor care,We weave our stories through the air,A little…
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The Zing of Zinnias
‘Though many consider them boring and ho-hum, nothing makes my heart zing more than the sight of the first Zinnia blossoms of the summer. I tried to capture the joy of these oh-so-vibrant flowers and their oft-overlooked charm. The Zing of Zinnias Some call them simple, stiff and plain,But they are magic in our lane.Bright…