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Abelia flowers and a Bumble bee

Abelia sp.

Photo by Geodialist
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Field Notes

Description:

A Bumble bee (Bombus spp.) feeding on Abelia flowers. Abelia, a shrub related to honeysuckle, produces very fragrant bell-shaped flowers from late spring to fall.

Habitat:

Landscape planting in Hollin Hills, a residential community located in Fairfax County, Virginia USA.

Notes:

Abelia is a host plant for some types of butterflies. Related Resource: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Lepidoptera_that_feed_on_Abelia

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