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Now that the blooms are almost done in my area, I wanted to share some of the "lesser covered" insect species I've seen in my native plantings this year
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Now that the blooms are almost done in my area, I wanted to share some of the “lesser covered” insect species I’ve seen in my native plantings this year


I'm absolutely fascinated by all types of pollinators, beneficial insects & arachnids (really, any and all little critters). The butterflies and bumblebees are awesome, obviously, but I've always been fascinated by the tiny creatures native to my area that don't get all the coverage and hype on social media.

So, I went through my iNaturalist uploads and pulled out some of the coolest little critters I've seen on my small urban property in 2025 (my opinion). I can't lie, bumblebees are probably my favorite (I saw 8 different species this year!), but these lesser covered insects don't get enough love (especially the wasps, flies, and beetles)!

by LRonHoward

9 Comments

  2. AnyMode4

    Fantastic photos, you’ve got skills. I like the lesser known pollinators too, especially the wasps. I’ve seen a smaller variety in my urban garden USDA 5, especially on asters and goldenrod.

  6. sbb214

    geez those are wonderful photos. such clarity and great detail. this makes me appreciate those critters more – I see and hear things buzzing around my flowers and have mostly no idea what they are. thanks OP!

  9. saladnander

    I have now learned it’s the margined calligrapher that are my favorite little guys. Thank you for identifying my friends for me lmao absolutely awesome pictures

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