Asclepias Species, Purple Milkweed, Heart-leaf MilkweedAsclepias cordifolia

Sierra Nevada. Copyright Efeftherios Dariotis (Liberto Dario), horticulturist and botanist from Athens, Greece.

Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica)

Outcast Japanese Beetle. Handfuls are congregated on rest of Canna Lilies at the flowers and Hostas.

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Tiger Bee Fly (Xenox tigrinus)

The wings flickered metallic. Several others come to my porch.