A male bumblebee (possibly Bombus vandykei) on cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum). This fellow was out and about late into the sunset hour, hence the suggestion of dark woods in the background. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#bombus #vandykei #silphiumperfoliatum #cupplant #canon35mmmacro #bees #bugs #insects #macro #canonmacro #insects_of_our_world #mat_macro #kings_insects #found_on_flowers #macro_freaks #top_macro #macroclique #tgif_insects #macro_kings #photooftheday #beesofinstagram #pocket_insects #macro_brilliance #macro_perfection #top_macro #macro_highlight #macro_spotlight #electric_macro #igmw_macro

Silphium perfoliatum 💛💚 . A US native that grows up to 9 feet tall! Provides nectar for butterflies and hummingbirds and birds are attracted to the seeds. . . . #sulphium #cupplant #nativeplants #nativeplantsofnorthamerica #usnativeplants #perennials #perennialgarden #perennialflowers #perennialborder #pollinatorgarden #pollinatorfriendly (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT0aA3nPmDp/?utm_medium=tumblr

"Cheer up" on this rainy day, meaning more exactly find that inner current; there is a time for all things. #naturepoetry #bumblebees #pollinators #cupplant https://www.instagram.com/p/B14cTBABo7L/?igshid=9veudd80bo3g

Does anyone have some - theyre willing to trade?

Misty Morning Glories have taken over my Tomatoes. My Garden sure has a Mind of its own. #kellyb #thegardenerinme #tomatoes #morningglory #cupplant #begonia

Look at that Beauty Butterfly in My Garden. So pretty. #kellyb #naturalwonders #butterfly #cupplant

Most of the #stamens from this #CupPlant #flower fell down onto the leaves, but a few hung onto the #petals here. (at Whispering Winds Permafarm)

These #CupPlant buds haven't quite bloomed yet, but they'll be beautiful yellow #flowers soon. (at Whispering Winds Permafarm)