Floral Forage Plus Hives = Eastern Bumblebee

Rubus bifrons +

Bombus impatiens

Walking along the Pathway parallel to the Big Pond we spotted the Blackberry Flowers. Coleman notices them quicker than I do, he really likes it if they have ripe blackberries on the vines.

Aka European Blackberry

Getting a closer look we noticed the bee foraging the nectar from the flowers.

Aka Himalayan Blackberry

A little further down the pathway Coleman noticed some box-like structures through the grassy opening. As curious as he is he naturally wandered into the grassy opening to investigate the structures. After closer examination he informed me that they were Beehives.

Coleman
walking towards
the Bee Hives
Aka Common Eastern Bumblebee
+ Blackberry Flowers

After checking out the Beehives from a safe distance, we walked back towards The Trailhead Store hiking past the Himalayan Blackberry Flowers. Noticing more than just the flowers, I zoomed in to examine what was feasting on its nectar. Then I noticed not only the Common Eastern Bumblebee, but also the Cetonia aurata, which is called the rose chafer or the green rose chafer.

Aka Common Eastern Bumblebee
+ Himalayan Blackberry Flowers

Two for one foraging on the European Blackberry flowers. Think it’s nice that different species can share their delicacies.

Debbie’s Six Word Saturday 

Cee’s Flower of the Day

Photo Credit:©️2025 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved. 

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens and Altura UV & CPL filter attachments.

Location: The Trailhead Store Pathway; The Village at Stowe; Belmont, North Carolina, USA 

God Bless. Enjoy Nature. Admire its beauty and intricacies. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Unknown's avatar

Author: Deb L Waters

I am an avid reader. I read mostly Amish fiction but also read other novels. I enjoy romance, mystery, and Christian devotionals. I enjoy hiking in the outdoors, especially in Greenways and State or National Parks. I love my grandson. He is my favorite subject, so I'll post about him and his antics.

7 thoughts on “Floral Forage Plus Hives = Eastern Bumblebee”

    1. Thank you Penn! Not sure what we’ll do this weekend. It is hot, high of 90° and getting hotter. The mosquitoes are at high risk (for people) which means if we go out I would get eaten alive (they seem drawn to me). I do not like getting bit by mosquitoes. We went outside for like 10 minutes yesterday and I ended up being bitten up and down my arms, they itched so bad. Well you have a wonderful weekend.

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply

      1. Oh, sounds horrible Deb, … what’s best for insect bites or mosquitoes?… hope you’ve got some lotion… we were forecast 25°, … which is about 71°F, … and I find that overpowering…🥵

        Liked by 1 person

        Reply

        1. 71°F would be lovely about now. Great time for wandering through the woods. What works best is usually rubbing alcohol to help reduce the itches, however, I find covering the bites with a mentholatum ointment works best to heal the infected area.

          Liked by 1 person

Leave a reply to Deb L Waters Cancel reply