If you want to grow some very colorful flowers that will bloom in September and October, try the Arizona Sun Gallardia.
Watch the crafty crab spider emerge from below the curled petals bottom right. I’m wondering if the honeybee saw the spider. It almost looked like it was ‘daring’ the spider to come after it. I’ve seen enough honeybees that were trapped in the crab spider’s grip to know it’s foolish to tempt fate, but this one got away.
I am following a blogger who has posted a bunch about spiders and their usefulness etc. I am spider squeamish, but did learn a lot….as I do here about bees. We do need to respect nature and not step on or swat just for the heck of it. 🙂
I read your comment to my wife who replied, “reads the person who just flicked a spider off his shirt and stepped on it.” Ulp…guilty. “Hey, if they are on my shirt, they are going bye-bye!” 🙂
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Your comment is the bee’s knees.
I don’t know what it means but I’ve always wanted to say it. 🙂
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You know, I think that bee DID see that spider and was definitely teasing it! Thanks for the video – fun to watch!
Yes, it looked like the bee actually looked right at the spider. The bee has 5 eyes, I’m sure it saw it.
Great video! The crab spider certainly does camouflage itself well on the flower
I looked at the video over and over to see where the spider popped up on top. It was a very deft move. I can’t figure out how the bee got away.
The one that got away! Great videos, I watched a few, perfect music 🙂
Thanks, Eddy.
The best to you and your family.
It’s good to see the hives looking so well. That was a near miss with the spider, I don’t think they miss often! Amelia
I think you’re right, Amelia. I’ve seen many bees caught by the wily crab spider. I guess everything needs to eat, but why my bees? 🙂