Bumblebee on butterfly weed ( Asclepias tuberosa ) by Fletcher Wildlife Garden

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18-AUG-2010	Christine Hanrahan

Bumblebee on butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa)

This bumblebee was enjoying the nectar from this pretty orange plant. Despite its name, I have never seen butterflies on this plant, and whether it is really attractive butterflies, I don't know. Perhaps in its native range (south of us) it is. Here, it certainly attracts bee anyway.

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slhoornstra		20-Aug-2010 00:56
Pure excellence in clarity and brilliance of color, fantastic!! V

Gillian		19-Aug-2010 23:33
I've had this growing in my garden for two years now and have never seen a butterfly on it either! Perhaps the Swamp Milkweed I planted next to it will help attract them. Anyway, it is a very pretty plant, and you've captured the vibrant orange colour perfectly! V

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