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Ants on Peonies

Posted on May 26, 2014 by the roused bear

I saw these ants on peony flower buds yesterday. Peonies always attract ants.  They seem to get some kind of food from the tips of the emerging petals. I think these are Formica subsericea.  

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Catching the Last Rays

Posted on May 22, 2014 by the roused bear

Red admirals are active late in the day when the weather is warm.  This one flew around rapidly, but stopped to bask in the last rays of sun for a few minutes. I see them high up in trees or … Continue reading →

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