Philanthus triangulum (European beewulf)♂︎

Solidago gigantea (Giant goldenrod)

Last update: 28 August 2020


Common

LOCATION: Krimpen aan den IJssel, garden

OBSERVATION:
2020-VIII-21


A male European beewulf (Philantus trianglum) [1] foraging for nectar on Giant goldenrod (Solidago gigantea).

This was the first time I saw the species on this plant. Later it was present again, including together with a female, but I don’t have a photograph of it.

European beewulf ♂︎ (Philanthus triangulum) on Giant goldenrod (Solidago gigantea)

References

1 Nederlands Soortenregister

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