Philanthus triangulum (European beewulf)♀︎♂︎

Solidago gigantea (Giant goldenrod)

Last update: 8 September 2021


Common

LOCATION: Krimpen aan den IJssel, garden

OBSERVATION:
2021-IX-062021-IX-05


The European beewulf (Philanthus triangulum) is very present this year. Every day at least one male and female are foraging on the Giant goldenrod (Solidago gigantea). I hadn’t seen the species before on the plant but based on their current activity their are clearly enjoying it.

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

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