This Mason Wasp-Parancistrocerus sp (possibly) was going from flower to flower on this American Burnweed-Erechtites hieraciifolius trying for some pollen in our yard.
Eventually these flowers do open a bit more but for now the going was difficult.
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Good picture of the wasp. Texas dandelions go through a phase in which they look like your American burnweed.
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Our dandelions take a similar appearance as well.
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I don’t mean to pry, but what kind of a mason doesn’t own a crowbar?
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She’s just a rookie, Robert.
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Hmmmm… The Downward Wasp looks easier than the Downward Dog.
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Especially with multiple segments.
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It’s like standing in front of the fridge waiting for it to open!
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I think the fridge has a slight opening as a teaser.
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Sticking its head right in trying to get some. Gotta love the persistence. Nice find.
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Thanks, Todd! My yard is full, a bit of an exaggeration, of Burnweed so I get to watch their endeavors often.
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