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Clear-winged Moth!
Now that's what I called a Major League bug. In the Wildflower Meadow, at some Bergamot.
A huge thank you to Fred Weber for planting all that Bergamot and Milkweed (and helping to nuke the Mugwort). Awesome!
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Beautiful photo!
The plant is actually Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa). Bee-Balm (AKA Oswego-tea) is the red-flowered species (M. didyma). Purple Bergamot (M. media) has more purplish flowers. Both Bee-balm and Purple Bergamot can be seen in the Butterfly Garden.
Thanks, Fred, for replenishing the meadow!
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Beautiful photo!
The plant is actually Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa). Bee-Balm (AKA Oswego-tea) is the red-flowered species (M. didyma). Purple Bergamot (M. media) has more purplish flowers. Both Bee-balm and Purple Bergamot can be seen in the Butterfly Garden.
Thanks, Fred, for replenishing the meadow!