I shudder to think how differently our landscapes would be without insects.....perhaps the day will come and wondering will be in the past as poisons accumulate.
Good words. We have drastic problems in Switzerland with the diminishing bee population. they still havn't found out whether it is because of natural enemies, or the feriliser being used on the plants.
I think it's a problem occurring in many parts of the world, and there seems to be a theory that it's an unfortunate combination of elements causing the decline, including a bee-parasite and the effects of various chemical agents.
I shudder to think how differently our landscapes would be without insects.....perhaps the day will come and wondering will be in the past as poisons accumulate.
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Yes, indeed Linda. The alarming decline in bee populations in recent years is evidence of that. Thanks for commenting :-))
DeleteYour words are so true, Mitch! For instance, if there were no bees, I could not have honey as part of my breakfast... beautiful macro, as always!
ReplyDeleteThanks Belita :-)) Not only honey, but without bees many plants we rely on for food would not get pollinated.
Deletewhere would we bee without them? ;)
ReplyDeleteawesome little flower waiting for her honey
(ok that's one bad pun on top of the other, I'll stop now lol)
LOL. Thanks Danette :-))
Deletebeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jacob :-))
DeleteGood words. We have drastic problems in Switzerland with the diminishing bee population. they still havn't found out whether it is because of natural enemies, or the feriliser being used on the plants.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a problem occurring in many parts of the world, and there seems to be a theory that it's an unfortunate combination of elements causing the decline, including a bee-parasite and the effects of various chemical agents.
DeleteYes, let's bee concerned about this diminishing insect. Terrific photo!
ReplyDeleteThanks DL :-))
DeleteWhat can I say to this fabulous post .
ReplyDeleteThanks Fatos :-))
Deleteyour blooms are always so lovely & yes we really need our bees-I am going to look into what flowers they would like to keep them close to the garden
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy :-)) Good idea, we should all encourage bees wherever we can.
DeleteIt's really lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sophie :-))
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