Grasshopper on Zinnia bloom

I put this one in one of my greeting cards with the saying "Find Magic in ordinary days."

Insect taking a drink on daffodil bloom

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Praying Mantis

My neighbor called, come quick. He had this Praying Mantis in his screened porch.He moved it to the flower for me.
Then outside, where he really blended in with the environment.

Here the Mantis had seen enough of me and my camera.

Rose of Sharon - double bloom

The bee was a surprise when I got to the computer. I thought it had flown away when I took the photo.

Insects flying around Eastern Bluebird

You can see why I have flycatchers in my backyard. I did not see the swarm around this Bluebird until at the computer.